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Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers
by Zeke Kossover , Paul Doherty, PhD , Eric Muller- 4.8
Approx. 5 hours to complete
This is an Exploratorium teacher professional development course taught by Teacher Institute staff, open to any science teacher (particularly middle or high school level) and science enthusiast. This is a hands-on workshop that explores topics and strategies teachers can use to help their students become active investigators of light. be/fPvT_quBVIw As a participant, you will:...
Physics of silicon solar cells
by Pr. Bernard Drevillon , Erik Johnson- 4.2
Approx. 13 hours to complete
The first MOOC “Photovoltaic solar energy” is a general presentation of the solar photovoltaics technologies in the global energetic context, without extensive details. In particular the description of the solar cell operation is restricted to the ideal case In contrast this second MOOC allows a deep understanding of the properties of solar cells based on crystalline semiconductors....
Kinematics: Describing the Motions of Spacecraft
by Hanspeter Schaub- 4.9
Approx. 28 hours to complete
The movement of bodies in space (like spacecraft, satellites, and space stations) must be predicted and controlled with precision in order to ensure safety and efficacy. Kinematics is a field that develops descriptions and predictions of the motion of these bodies in 3D space. After this course, you will be able to....
Control of Nonlinear Spacecraft Attitude Motion
by Hanspeter Schaub- 4.7
Approx. 31 hours to complete
This course trains you in the skills needed to program specific orientation and achieve precise aiming goals for spacecraft moving through three dimensional space. First, we cover stability definitions of nonlinear dynamical systems, covering the difference between local and global stability. Finally, we look at alternate feedback control laws and closed loop dynamics....
Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion
by Hanspeter Schaub- 4.8
Approx. 21 hours to complete
As they tumble through space, objects like spacecraft move in dynamical ways. Understanding and predicting the equations that represent that motion is critical to the safety and efficacy of spacecraft mission development. After this course, you will be able to. . . * Derive equations of motion for systems in which various momentum exchange devices are present...
Data-driven Astronomy
by Tara Murphy , Simon Murphy- 4.8
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Science is undergoing a data explosion, and astronomy is leading the way. Modern telescopes produce terabytes of data per observation, and the simulations required to model our observable Universe push supercomputers to their limits. To analyse this data scientists need to be able to think computationally to solve problems. Course outline:...
Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
by Chris ImpeyTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 43 hours to complete
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no background in science. Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space Welcome Video...
How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics
by Louis A. BloomfieldTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. Course Introduction Introduction to How Things Work Suggested Readings Translations Preliminary Assessment Skating Skating Introduction Why Does a Motionless Skater Tend to Remain Motionless? Why Does a Moving Skater Tend to Continue Moving? How Can We Describe the Fluid, Effortless Motion of a Coasting Skater?...
Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
by Charles Cockell- 4.8
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth. Life and Its Origins Welcome Introduction History of Astrobiology What is Life? Life on Earth Structure of Life: Building Blocks Structure of LIfe: Cells Origins of Life: Building Blocks Origins of Life: Location Origins of Life: Alternative Chemistries...
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
by Hitoshi Murayama- 4.8
Approx. 30 hours to complete
We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13. 7 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and galaxies to form. Yet we still do not know how ordinary matter (atoms) survived against total annihilation by Anti-Matter....