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Mountains 101
by Zac Robinson , David HikTop Instructor- 4.9
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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....
Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future
by Anthony J. Martin- 4.9
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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....
Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action
by John Grim , Mary Evelyn Tucker- 4.8
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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”...
Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management
by Philip Peck , Jessika Luth Richter , Karl Vrancken , Saskia Manshoven , Jeroen Gillabel , Erika Faigen , Konstantinos Modis , Sophie Sfez , Julia Nußholz , Katherine Whalen , David Peck , Dr. Yuliya Voytenko Palgan- 4.8
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course looks at where important materials in products we use every day come from and how these materials can be used more efficiently, longer, and in closed loops. This is the aim of the Circular Economy, but it doesn’t happen on its own. Module 1: Materials. Module 2: Circular Business Models....
Fundamentals of GIS
by Nick Santos- 4.8
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Approx. 31 hours to complete
Explore the world of spatial analysis and cartography with geographic information systems (GIS). In this class you will learn the basics of the industry’s leading software tool, ArcGIS, during four week-long modules: Week 1: Learn how GIS grew from paper maps to the globally integrated electronic software packages of today. Week 2: Open up ArcGIS and explore data using ArcMap....
Electric Industry Operations and Markets
by Lincoln Pratson- 4.8
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Approx. 8 hours to complete
This is a two week course. In the first week you will learn about the core activities that the Industry executes to bring electricity to customers. We will review what electricity is, how it is generated, how it is transmitted, how it comes into buildings, and how consumption of electricity instantly feeds back on the transmission and generation of electricity....
Electric Utilities Fundamentals and Future
by Melissa Wood- 4.7
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
THIS COURSE GIVES YOU THE INSIDE TRACK TO A COMPLICATED INDUSTRY. The approach of this course is truly unique in how it approaches and engages learners. It looks at the electric utility industry, which has remained critical to our quality of life, health and comfort from the eyes of numerous industry experts through on-location interviews, compelling visuals, and animation....
Fundamentals of Global Energy Business
by Michael J. Orlando- 4.6
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Learn about diverse and integrated markets for primary energy, and the essential considerations driving business leaders and policy makers in development of global energy resources. Demand for Energy Course Introduction What is Energy? Why Do We Need It? Innovation and Demand for Energy Technological Dynamics of Energy Demand Determinants of Energy Demand...
The Meat We Eat
by Chad Carr, Ph.D.- 4.7
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
The Meat We Eat is a course designed to create a more informed consumer about the quality, safety, healthfulness and sustainability of muscle foods and address current issues in animal agriculture in developed and developing countries. Week 1 Welcome From the Instructor Welcome from Geoffrey Dahl US History US Animal Meat Production...
Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente
by Paula Iturbide , María del Pilar Ardanza de Rumi , Marina Vega , Adriana Alicia Perez , Stella Maris Diez- 4.6
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
La progresiva toma de conciencia sobre la interrelación entre los procesos de desarrollo y la sostenibilidad del medioambiente en Latinoamérica, hacen necesarios incursionar en los conocimientos de disciplinas básicas ambientales como: Biología, Química, Física y Estadísticas. Los objetivos de la introducción a la Biología tienen como fines entre otros: 1. Conocer la constitución de la materia viva;...
