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The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease
by Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito , Dr. Eric Stoopler , Dr. Uri Hangorsky- 4.9
Approx. 16 hours to complete
This course will focus on the interprofessional realtionship of dentistry and medicine. For each session, the medical specialist will present a broad overview of specific disease entity which will be followed by a dental educator discussing the relevant oral manifestations and implications. The Interplay Between Medicine and Dentistry Introduction to the oral cavity and to oral medicine...
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds
by Philip John Currie, Ph.D Top Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds. Students explore various hypotheses for the origin of flight. Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa....
Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods
by Lina Cavaco , Pimlapas Leekitcharoenphon , Rene S. Hendriksen- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
The course will cover the topics related to antimicrobial resistance with basic definitions and overview on antimicrobials their use and the emergence and spread of resistance. The course will guide you through the concepts and the importance of resistance spread and dissemination and how that happens. After this course you should be able to:...
Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging
by Arnold Bakker- 4.6
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Neuroimaging methods are used with increasing frequency in clinical practice and basic research. Designed for students and professionals, this course will introduce the basic principles of neuroimaging methods as applied to human subjects research and introduce the neuroscience concepts and terminology necessary for a basic understanding of neuroimaging applications. Structural Neuroanatomy of the Human Brain...
The Science of Stem Cells
by Dr. Zehra Dincer- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
What promise do stem cells hold for the treatment of medical conditions? In this five-part online course you will explore the history and basic biology of stem cells, learn about new research techniques, and find out how stem cells could lead to cures for diseases and to individualized medicine. Introduction to Stem Cells...
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution
by Alison Murray, Ph.D- 4.8
Approx. 7 hours to complete
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origin of vertebrates. Students will explore the diversity of Palaeozoic lineages within a phylogenetic and evolutionary framework. This course examines the evolution of major vertebrate novelties including the origin of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. Watch a preview of the course here: https://uofa....
Fundamentals of Immunology: T Cells and Signaling
by Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 26 hours to complete
Course 2 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material. This is the second half of the journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In the first part we learned about innate immunity and B cell function....
Everyday Chinese Medicine
by Prof. Vincent CHUNG , Prof. Zhi-xiu LIN , Prof. Wendy WONG , Dr. Ching LIONG , Prof. Justin Che-Yuen WU- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting awareness and practical application on CM diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, as well as regulation on CM services and herbal products using international examples. Specific competencies include:...
Introduction to Algae
by Dr. Stephen Mayfield , Ira "Ike" Levine- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energy Lab, and the U. S. Department of Energy. They are little bio-factories that use the process of photosynthesis to create chemical compounds that we can utilize for food, feed, medicine, and even energy....
Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050
by Graeme Martin- 4.6
Approx. 9 hours to complete
The Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 Course is based on a clear vision: imagine best practice farming for 2050, start to implement these strategies now, all the while making sure it will still be profitable. Although this course is based on agriculture, it's not only about farming. Introduction to the Course...