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Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact
by Michael Mann- 0.0
8 Weeks
We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet. Climate change is arguably the greatest challenge of our time. What is the science behind these projections? Join climate science expert Michael Mann to learn about the basic scientific principles behind climate change and global warming....
$49
Sustainable Food Security: Crop Production
by Ken Giller , Harrie Lovenstein , Gerrie van de Ven- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn the basics of crop production and find out how to feed the future world population without depleting our planet’s resources! Crop production: learn about agriculture and food production for the future How much food will be available for humankind in the future? In this course of the XSeries in environmental studies, you will examine the principles of crop production....
$49
Sustainable Food Security: The value of systems thinking
by Gerrie van de Ven , I.J.M. de Boer , Carolien Kroeze , Eddie Bokkers- 0.0
6 Weeks
Learn how to solve the 'Rubik's cube' of systems thinking and how it's applied to improve the environmental sustainability of food production systems! Systems thinking and environmental sustainability: solve the Rubik 's cube Have you ever considered how many aspects of food production affect the natural environment? The professors at Wageningen University...
$49
Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
by Kathleen Alsup , Glenn M. Fox , Kelli A. Sullivan- 0.0
5 Weeks
Study the gastrointestinal, reproductive and endocrine systems to learn the primary functions of each and how they relate to the human body. In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy XSeries, you’ll learn about the various digestive, endocrine, and reproductive organs, their functions, and pathways of nerves and blood vessels serving these organs....
$49
DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code
by Elizabeth Eich , Daniel J. Catanese- 0.0
6 Weeks
DNA carries the defining data for life in a simple genetic code that comes with its own “back-up” system. Explore DNA structure with us! DNA encodes our genetic information and is passed on within cells to maintain living organisms and to produce the next generation. The course utilizes video lectures, research articles, case studies, and molecular models to convey information....
$169
Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine
by Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM- 0.0
8 Weeks
Gain a basic understanding of the main components of lifestyle medicine as well as the importance of using the coach approach when counseling patients about behavior change. 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
Genetic Models for Animal Breeding
by Hans Komen , Han Mulder , Piter Bijma , John Bastiaansen- 0.0
6 Weeks
Understand the genetic and statistic principles that enable responsible animal breeding and set-up and improve your own breedingprogram. Animal breeding involves the selective breeding of domestic or livestock animals with the intention to improve desirable (and heritable) qualities in the next generation. This course will allow you an advanced starting point for further studies, such as M....
$99
Drainage in Agriculture: controlling water and salt levels in the soil
by Dr. Ir. Henk Ritzema , Dr. Ir. Klaas Metselaar , Dr. Ir. Jos van Dam , Dr. Ir. Lodewijk Stuyt- 0.0
5 Weeks
Get prepared for heavier rainfall and the increasing demand for food! The #1 Agricultural University of the world will teach you how to design and implement effective drainage systems in agriculture. You will learn how to create a perfect soil profile for optimal growing conditions for a crop and help feed the growing world population....
$49
Computational Neuroscience: Neuronal Dynamics of Cognition
by Wulfram Gerstner- 0.0
6 Weeks
This course explains the mathematical and computational models that are used in the field of theoretical neuroscience to analyze the collective dynamics of thousands of interacting neurons. What happens in your brain when you make a decision? And what happens if you recall a memory from your last vacation? Why is our perception of simple objects sometimes strangely distorted?...
$139
Human Reproduction
by Mario Ricci , Danijela Menicanin , Kathy Gatford , Corinna Van Den Heuvel- 0.0
6 Weeks
Let’s talk about all things relating to human reproduction - from puberty to menopause, to fertility and contraception. Have you ever wondered: What happens during an orgasm? Why are millions of sperm released for just one egg? What is IVF? How the pill prevents pregnancy? What causes hot flashes during menopause?...
$169