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Principles, Statistical and Computational Tools for Reproducible Data Science
by Curtis Huttenhower , John Quackenbush , Lorenzo Trippa , Christine Choirat- 0.0
8 Weeks
To meet the needs of the scientific community, this course will examine the fundamentals of methods and tools for reproducible research. Chan School of Public Health, you will participate in six modules that will include several case studies that illustrate the significant impact of reproducible research methods on scientific discovery....
$99
Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions
by Dr. Kathleen Kevany , Sarah Pittoello , Chaiti Seth- 0.0
8 Weeks
Learners will analyze proposed solutions to some of the most pressing agri-food challenges and participate in creating innovative solutions to build a global food system in the face of rapidly changing climates, minimizing harm to Earth’s natural systems. Learners will consider how the production and consumption of food can be shaped to match the future needs of the global population....
$199
Water in the Western United States
by Eric Gordon , Anne U. Gold- 4.8
Approx. 24 hours to complete
History, Politics, and Culture of Water Development in the Western US History and Development of Water in the West Impacts of Climate Change in the Interior West [OPTIONAL] EPA's Study of Hydraulic Fracturing and Its Potential Impact on Drinking Water Resources Recognize major sources of water supplies in the western US and the impact of individual “water footprints....
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....
The Science of Religion
by Edward Slingerland , Azim Shariff- 0.0
6 Weeks
Drawing on new scientific advances, this religion course examines foundational questions about the nature of religious belief and practice. We also recognize the contribution of The Templeton World Charity (Project title: "The Science of Religion: A Massively Open Online Course”) Evolutionary and cognitive scientific approaches to the study of religion The origins of religion, and its role in human life...
$49
What is Climate Change?
by Joseph Casola- 4.9
Approx. 6 hours to complete
In this course, learners will become familiar with the scientific evidence that demonstrates human-caused climate change. Learners will engage with the consequences of these changes on our ecosystems, infrastructure, and communities. Advancing the Science of Climate Change Impacts of Climate Change Human Dimensions of Impacts Identify the major components of the climate system...
Shared Decision Making and Interprofessional Collaboration in Health Care
by Glyn Elwyn , Kitty Chan , Alexander Woo , Bobby Shiu- 0.0
6 Weeks
Taking into account the best scientific evidence available, he will explain to you how this collaborative process and the use of decision-aids help eliciting patients’ beliefs and integrating patient preferences and priorities to treatment options after thorough considerations of the trade-offs. Understand the principles of shared decision making Discuss the importance of interprofessional (IP) collaborations...
$60
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Chinese Thought: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science - Part 1
by Edward Slingerland- 0.0
5 Weeks
Important themes to be discussed include the ideal of wu-wei or “effortless action,” the paradox of how one can consciously try not to try, mindfulness techniques and self-cultivation, models of the self and society, rationality versus emotions, trust and human cooperation, and the structure and impact of different spiritual and political ideals....
$49
Nanotechnology: Fundamentals of Nanotransistors
by Evan Witkoske , Mark S. Lundstrom , Piyush Dak- 0.0
4 Weeks
Today’s nanotransistors are a high volume, high impact success of the nanotechnology revolution. It assumes only a basic background in semiconductor physics and provides an opportunity to learn how some of the fascinating new discoveries about the flow of electrons at the nanoscale plays out in the context of a practical device....
$50
Harness Your Potential & Relationships through Face Reading
by Nitesh Gurnani- 4.6
1.5 hours on-demand video
Power of Face Reading: How to boost Profit, Create Influence, Enhance Negotiation and Manage Relationships effectively Did you know that there is a scientific correlation of how a face can reveal more than just expressions and feelings? The Power of Face Reading can; Enhance the impact of negotiation...
$11.99