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Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity
by Larry Randles LagerstromTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 81 hours to complete
In this course we will seek to “understand Einstein,” especially focusing on the special theory of relativity that Albert Einstein, as a twenty-six year old patent clerk, introduced in his “miracle year” of 1905. Some of the questions we will address include: How did Einstein come up with his ideas? What was the nature of his genius?...
Mountains 101
by Zac Robinson , David HikTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 18 hours to complete
Mountains 101 is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the world. We invite you to join us for this online adventure! The mountains are calling....
Archaeoastronomy
by Giulio Magli- 4.6
Approx. 7 hours to complete
Archaeoastronomy is the “science of stars and stones”. It is an interdisciplinary science in between architecture, archaeology, and astronomy. It studies the relationships between the ancient monuments and the sky, in order to gain a better understanding of the ideas of the architects of the past and of their religious and symbolic world....
Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
by Anthony J. Martin- 4.9
Approx. 17 hours to complete
This course introduces you to the five mass extinctions of the pre-human past, their causes and significance to the history of life on earth, and the current mass extinction happening during our time. We’ll also explore the history of paleontology and geological study and review the key players that influenced the science today....
Ethics, Technology and Engineering
by Lambèr Royakkers- 4.7
Approx. 19 hours to complete
There is an increasing attention to ethics in engineering practice. Engineers are supposed not only to carry out their work competently and skilfully, but also to be aware of the broader ethical and social implications of engineering and to be able to reflect on these. ” This course provides an introduction to ethics in engineering and technology....
Big History - From the Big Bang until Today
by Esther Quaedackers- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Welcome to this Big History course! In this course, renowned scientists and scholars from the University of Amsterdam and beyond will take you on a journey from the Big Bang until today while addressing key questions in their fields. Introduction How can we summarize 13. 8 billion years in one brief course?...
On Being a Scientist
by Bas Haring , Frans van Lunteren- 4.4
Approx. 19 hours to complete
On Being a Scientist will provide you with an overview of scientific conduct & ethics, what it means to be a scientist and allows you to become acquainted with academic practice, thus meeting a demand for increased awareness in scientific integrity. This course is designed to inform you on topics as scientific integrity and social responsibilities of scientists....
Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action
by John Grim , Mary Evelyn Tucker- 4.8
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. This course draws on the Journey of the Universe Conversations, a series of 20 interviews with scientists and environmentalists. Welcome to Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action! Tucker and Grim, “Introduction to the Journey Conversations”...
Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I
by Bernardo GómezTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 35 hours to complete
¿Sabes que viajamos por el espacio sobre el planeta Tierra que se traslada y gira muy rápido y no lo percibimos? ¿O acaso, notas efectos de su movimiento? ¿Cuál es nuestro lugar en el universo? ¿Cómo funciona el universo? . . . ¿Cuáles son sus leyes fundamentales? Asociamos estos tesoros a los científicos que los hallaron....
Introducción a los encofrados y las cimbras en obra civil y edificación
by Víctor Yepes Piqueras- 0.0
4 Weeks
Aprende sobre la construcción de obras civiles y de edificación con encofrados y cimbras. Este es un curso en línea básico de construcción de obras civiles y de edificación con encofrados y cimbras. Comprender la utilidad y las limitaciones de las estructuras auxiliares (encofrados y cimbras) en la construcción de obras civiles y de edificación...
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