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Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function
by Alma Moon Novotny, Ph.D.- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Course 1 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 first leg of a three-part journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. Fundamentals of Immunology introduces students to the basic functions of the adaptive and innate immune systems....
Science of Exercise
by Robert Mazzeo, Ph.D.- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to identify behaviors, choices, and environments that impact your health and training. The Energetics of Exercise 1. Introduction to Exercise Science 2. Principles in Exercise Physiology 3. Calorimetry & Oxygen Consumption...
Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life
by Peggy MasonTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 28 hours to complete
Learn how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience can explain the common problems afflicting people today. We will study functional human neuroanatomy and neuronal communication, and then use this information to understand how we perceive the outside world, move our bodies voluntarily, stay alive, and play well with others....
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
by Sonia Kumar- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In today’s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of disability within our community. At the same time, there is a growing interest in understanding and enhancing positive mental health and wellbeing; particularly from developments in the fields of positive psychology and mental health promotion....
Introductory Human Physiology
by Jennifer Carbrey , Emma Jakoi- 4.8
Approx. 33 hours to complete
In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems. Welcome and Additional Resources Course Introduction Welcome to Human Physiology How to Use Discussion Forums Course Logistics About Us FAQ_Including Syllabus for Downloading...
Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology
by Philip John Currie, PhD- 4.9
Approx. 15 hours to complete
Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, growth, environmental and behavioral adaptations, origins and extinction. Lessons are delivered from museums, fossil-preparation labs and dig sites. Estimated workload: 3-5 hrs/week. Appearance and Anatomy Introduction Size Skeleton Saurischians Ornithischians Appearance...
Introduction to Dental Medicine
by Dr. Uri Hangorsky , Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito , Dr. Eric Stoopler- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
The mouth is the window into human health. This course provides an overview of dental medicine to engage, educate, excite and assist you in improving the oral health of your patients and members of your community. This will include discussions of mouth, jaw, and tooth anatomy, pathology, and treatment. Course Introduction...
Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology
by Alexandra Seidenstein , Eddie Stern , Tommy Lee- 4.8
Approx. 54 hours to complete
This course gives you access to an exploration of physiological systems from the perspective of overall health and wellness. In particular, a focus on yoga, meditation and mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention in chronic illness and long term treatment. In order to understanding these conditions, lectures will provide a complete understanding of the correlating physiological system....
Introduction to Forensic Science
by Roderick Bates- 4.9
Approx. 18 hours to complete
We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work? The course aims to explain the scientific principles and techniques behind the work of forensic scientists and will be illustrated with numerous case studies from Singapore and around the world....
The Addicted Brain
by Michael Kuhar, Ph.D.- 4.6
Approx. 22 hours to complete
This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and overcome addiction. It will also discuss other topics, such as government policy and our vulnerability to take drugs. The Background & Overview of Drug Use...