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The Addicted Brain
by Michael Kuhar, Ph.D.- 4.6
Approx. 22 hours to complete
This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics, such as government policy and our vulnerability to take drugs. The Background & Overview of Drug Use...
Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
by Ana Luz Porzecanski- 4.8
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, learners will explore how scientists study ecosystems, and investigate the complex array of factors that inform management efforts. Can an Ecosystem Recover? Introduction to the Course Introduction to Module One...
Industrial Biotechnology
by Prof. Nicholas Turner , Prof. Nigel Scrutton- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Fossil fuels have been the primary energy source for society since the Industrial Revolution. They provide the raw material for the manufacture of many everyday products that we take for granted, including pharmaceuticals, food and drink, materials, plastics and personal care. We will also consider the wider issues involved in sustainable manufacturing including responsible research innovation and bioethics....
Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows
by Professor Daniel Chamovitz, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 11 hours to complete
For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form—from Charles Darwin’s early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelborn’s distorted doting in Little Shop of Horrors. This course intends to present an intriguing and scientifically valid look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the sensations they feel....
Understanding Cancer Metastasis
by Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D. , Jelani Zarif , Sarah Amend , Haley Axelrod , Kenneth Valkenburg- 4.8
Approx. 6 hours to complete
Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying from cancer every year. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer is rising worldwide, and the disease is expected to strike over 20 million people annually by 2030. Everyone has been, or will be touched by cancer in some way during their lifetime....
Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome
by Rob Knight , Dr. Jessica L. Metcalf , Dr. Katherine R. Amato- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Imagine if there were an organ in your body that weighed as much as your brain, that affected your health, your weight, and even your behavior. Wouldn’t you want to know more about it? There is such an organ — the collection of microbes in and on your body, your human microbiome....
Science Literacy
by Dr. Claire Scavuzzo- 4.3
Approx. 23 hours to complete
Fake news or good science? In a world where we have access to unlimited information, it is hard to sift through the echo chamber of opinions fueled by emotions and personal biases, rather than scientific evidence. Warning: this course requires an open mind and the ability to self-reflect. In Science Literacy, you’ll hear from special guests:...
Biohacking Your Brain's Health
by Karima Benameur, MD- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
With deteriorating health, particularly brain health, occurring at a global level, this course introduces you to methods for maximizing your brain's fitness through nutrition, exercise, meditation, and sleep. We'll debunk popular myths about prescribed practices for overall health and then uncover studies from the last few decades revealing practical routines and interventions that are proven to help improve the brain....
Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions
by Dr. Maya Evenden- 4.9
Approx. 49 hours to complete
Of all the animals on earth, which are the strongest for their size? What about the fastest? Who were the first animals to evolve flight? Insects take all of these titles and more! As the most abundant animals on the planet, insects and other arthropods affect our lives in so many ways....
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
by Dr. Mohamed Noor- 4.8
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested people a very basic overview of some principles behind these very fundamental areas of biology. No prior coursework is assumed. Welcome to Genetics and Evolution Welcome to the Course...