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Sustainable Urban Environments
by Garth Myers , Mary Rickel-Pelletier- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how integrated systems and individual actions can shape sustainable cities, generating higher quality of life for the future. How can we strengthen sustainability? By empowering individuals and communities to transform and balance dynamic natural resources, economic prosperity, and healthy populations. In this course, you’ll explore productive and disruptive social, ecological, and economic intersections – the “triple bottom line....
$50
Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1
by David Parks , Simona Socrate- 0.0
12 Weeks
Study the foundational mechanical engineering subject “Strength of Materials”. Learn to predict deformation and failure in structures composed of elastic, elastic-plastic and viscoelastic elements. Many natural and man-made structures can be modeled as assemblages of interconnected structural elements loaded along their axis (bars), in torsion (shafts) and in bending (beams). This is the second course in a 3-part series....
$99
Urban Design for the Public Good: Dutch Urbanism
by Remon Rooij , Leo van den Burg , Rients Dijkstra , Marjolein van Esch- 0.0
8 Weeks
Through a unique Dutch approach learn how to design landscapes and cities in response to social and environmental challenges. Are you an urban planner, designer, policy maker or involved or interested in the creation of good living environments? This course will broaden your scope and diversify your take on the field of urban planning and design....
$50
Modern Japanese Architecture: From Meiji Restoration to Today
by David B. Stewart , Koichi Yasuda- 0.0
6 Weeks
Explore traditional Japanese architecture and related political influences starting with the introduction of Western building styles in the 19th century to the influence of Le Corbusier in the mid-20th century. New building materials and construction methods reflected changing times, and the radical contrast between tradition and modernism in the nation was clearly visible in Japan’s architecture and politics....
$69
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron
by David Cox- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick. Fundamentals of Neuroscience is a three-courseseries that explores the structure and function of the nervous system—from the inner workings of a single nerve cell to the staggering complexity of the brain and the social interactions they enable. Fundamentals of bioelectricity The importance of resting potential...
$169
Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life
by Eric S. Lander , Michelle Mischke , Graham Walker , Brian White- 0.0
16 Weeks
Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine. Read fully to understand the verified-certificate option. Join Professor Eric Lander and the MITx Biology team in an exciting learning experience available for free to all enrolled learners. The 7. 00x Introduction to Biology Competency Exam....
$150
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 3: The Brain
by David Cox- 0.0
8 Weeks
Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience. The human brain is a fantastically complex system, capable of transforming a torrent of incoming information into thought and action. Each lesson will challenge you with interactive segments, animations, and documentaries that explore the richness and complexity of the brain....
$169
Cell Biology: Mitochondria
by Robert A. Lue- 0.0
4 Weeks
A human-centered approach to the fundamentals of cell biology with a focus on the power plants of the cell - mitochondria. The cell is a powerful case study to help us explore the functional logic of living systems. All organisms, from single-celled algae to complex multicellular organisms like us, are made up of cells....
$99
Medical Terminology
by Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM- 0.0
8 Weeks
Medical terminology is the study of the rules of medical word building. Receive a thorough grounding in basic medical terminology through a study of root words, prefixes and suffixes. This course is credit eligible through Doane University's Open Learning Academy. The Open Learning Academy's 3-4 credit hour courses are designed to provide learners with foundational coursework for undergraduate level programs....
$99
Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks
by David Cox- 0.0
6 Weeks
Discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain. Neurons in isolation are fascinating and complicated, but the real magic of neuroscience happens in the interaction between neurons. In this course, we examine how neurons pass signals to one another and how complex dynamics can result from just a few neurons arranged in relatively simple circuits....
$169