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Frontiers of Science: Climate & Us

17 reviews

Explore Earth's climate system, from astronomical factors to greenhouse gases, using scientific tools to analyze past, present, and future climate trends, and understand human impact on global warming.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron

22 reviews

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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The Health Effects of Climate Change

9 reviews

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Biochemistry

12 reviews

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 3: The Brain

7 reviews

Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 2: Neurons and Networks

7 reviews

Discover how neurons work together to create complex networks inside the brain.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Sharks!

5 reviews

Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Space, Time and Einstein

6 reviews

Join a visual and conceptual introduction to Einstein's spectacular insights into space, time and energy. For a mathematical introduction to Special Relativity check out Special Relativity.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Construction Project Management

6863 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of construction project management, covering industry fundamentals, project delivery methods, lean principles, sustainability, safety, BIM, and planning techniques for effective project execution.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

I Want to Prepare to Learn Something I Don't Know - Gala Porras-Kim - Radcliffe Institute

2 reviews

Explore artistic approaches to understanding gaps in linguistics, history, and conservation through Gala Porras-Kim's interdisciplinary work, challenging conventional knowledge and interpretation methods.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Environmental Science

8 reviews

A scientific study of the natural world and how it is influenced by people. Major topics include: food, energy, human population, biodiversity and global change.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Construction Cost Estimating and Cost Control

2090 ratings at Coursera

Learn construction cost estimation, from conceptual to detailed design phases. Master cost control methods, including Earned Value Method. Explore project closeout, procurement, and technology trends in cost management.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Super-Earths and Life

5 reviews

Learn about the Earth, life, and how we can search for life elsewhere in the universe.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes

80 ratings at edX

In Food Fermentation: The Science of Cooking with Microbes, explore the roles that microbes play in the production, preservation, and enhancement of diverse foods in a variety of culinary traditions, and learn about the history of food fermentations.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Entropy and Equilibria

6 ratings at edX

Expand your learning of chemistry and thermodynamics by exploring entropy, free energy, and equilibrium.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)