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Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface
by Rafael Ruiz De Castañeda , Isabelle Bolon , Antoine Flahault , Arnaud Fontanet (in Partnership with UNIGE) , André Ravel (in Partnership with UNIGE)- 4.7
Approx. 49 hours to complete
This MOOC keeps evolving and enriching actively over time and two new sections on "Health Benefits at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface" and "Management of Ecosystems under Global Changes: Implication for Human Health" have been added in May 2018. The review on antimicrobial resistance chaired by Jim O’Neill What is the impact of snakebite on domestic animals?...
Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics
by Matt McGue- 4.8
Approx. 27 hours to complete
Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits. Required Reading #1: Genetics and Human Behaviour: the Ethical Context Required reading: The Human Genome 4C: Three Surprising Findings From the Human Genome Project...
Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
by Raymond J. St. Leger , Tammatha O'Brien- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
To acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts of genomics and biotechnology, and their implications for human biology, evolution, medicine, social policy and individual life path choices in the 21st century. The Central Dogma The Human Genome Human Accelerated Regions The Neanderthal Genome Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone? Recent Human Evolution...
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. Modern Climate Change & the Human Factor...
Introduction to the Arctic: Climate
by Paul Myers, Ph.D- 4.6
Approx. 9 hours to complete
The University of Alberta, the University of Tromso and the University of the Arctic invite you to explore this four week course that examines the environment and climate of the circumpolar North. Following an overview of regional geography, we will focus on the cryosphere (ice), as well as the atmosphere and ocean of the region....
Climate Adaptation in Africa
by Mark New- 4.8
Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course explores why climate change adaptation is important in the African context. Historically, climate-related hazards such as drought, flooding, pest and disease outbreaks, coastal storms and heat waves have had devastating impacts on people and the environment in which they live. How Climate Risks Impact on Development Cities and the Urban Environment Week 5: Cities and the Urban Environment...
How Sustainability is Changing The Financial Sector
by Ana Lucas- 4.2
2.5 hours on-demand video
The Sustainability concept is receiving increasing attention and importance given the acceleration of climate issues and the perceived negative impact that some financing activities have on the environment or in human wellbeing. This means investing and financing activities and businesses that have a positive impact in the environment or the society....
$13.99
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One Health: A Ten Thousand Year-Old View into the Future
by Arleigh Reynolds , Tuula Hollmen- 0.0
8 Weeks
Explore the connectedness of people, animals, and the environment through this unique approach to One Health that connects traditional ways of knowing with the natural and social sciences. The way we impact our environment and how this influences human-animal interactions play a significant role in how these diseases develop and spread....
$139
Drugs, drug use, drug policy and health
by Michel Kazatchkine , Barbara Broers , Jennifer Hasselgard-Rowe , Aymeric Reyre- 4.7
Approx. 29 hours to complete
Video 4: The negative impact on health of prohibition law enforcement drug policies Video 5: The impact of law enforcement on public health and public safety Video 12: Prohibitionist law enforcement drug policies negatively impact development and the environment Quiz on the relationship between international drug laws and international human rights laws...
Unethical Decision Making in Organizations
by Guido Palazzo , Ulrich Hoffrage- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
This course 'Unethical decision making in organizations : A seminar on the dark side of the force' will teach you how strong organizational contexts push good people towards unethical decisions. Explain the impact of social context on individual decision making using various theories (from Management, Sociology, Psychology, and Philosophy) 1 - Shifting Baselines – The Impact of Time on Decisions...