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Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

477 ratings at Coursera

Explore forensic science's role in court, challenging common misconceptions and promoting critical thinking. Learn about DNA analysis, evidence interpretation, and potential pitfalls in forensic practices.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

FPGA computing systems: Background knowledge and introductory materials

242 ratings at Coursera

Learn to design and implement adaptive computing systems using FPGAs. Explore reconfigurable hardware, programming techniques, and applications across various domains. Gain practical skills for modern computing challenges.

• Coursera
• 1 day 21 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Environmental Science

206 ratings at Coursera

Explore environmental science fundamentals, biodiversity, global cycles, and climate change. Understand human impacts on ecosystems and learn to analyze environmental problems.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Goldsmiths University of London;  University of London

Mathematics for Computer Science

227 ratings at Coursera

Explore number systems, sequences, series, and graph sketching to build mathematical foundations for computer science, from binary operations to modeling motion in kinematics.

• Coursera
• 1 day 14 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

182 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive guide to becoming a successful researcher in Information Science and Technology, covering methodology, publication, career progression, evaluation, and ethics.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Beer: the science of brewing

7 reviews

Ever wondered why your beer tastes the way it does? Learn how the ingredients, different biochemical reactions and process parameters in beer brewing influence the taste and aroma of beer.

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

Introduction to Philosophy

73 reviews

This course will introduce you to some of the main areas of research in contemporary philosophy. Each module a different philosopher will talk you through some of the most important questions and issues in their area of expertise.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Rocket Science for Everyone

385 ratings at Coursera

Explore the basics of rocket science, satellite technology, and orbital mechanics in this accessible introduction to space exploration and its everyday applications.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Warming Science

1 review

Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundamentals of Materials Science

166 ratings at Coursera

Explore the fundamentals of materials science, covering atomic structures, mechanical properties, and phase transformations. Gain insights into the correlation between composition, microstructure, processing, and properties.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science of Training Young Athletes Part 2

108 ratings at Coursera

Design scientifically-sound training plans to optimize young athletes' performance, focusing on strength, power, and fatigue management while avoiding overtraining and injuries.

• Coursera
• 1 day 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Essential Linear Algebra for Data Science

155 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential linear algebra concepts for data science, focusing on practical applications without unnecessary proofs. Covers matrices, linear systems, and key properties, preparing you for advanced statistical modeling.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Goldsmiths University of London;  University of London

Foundations of Data Science: K-Means Clustering in Python

688 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential data science concepts, focusing on K-means clustering in Python. Develop mathematical, statistical, and programming skills through hands-on exercises and a practical data clustering project.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science Literacy

256 ratings at Coursera

Develop critical thinking skills to differentiate science from pseudoscience, understand scientific methods, and evaluate evidence. Learn to interpret research, media reports, and apply scientific literacy in real-world contexts.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Data Science of Health Informatics

206 ratings at Coursera

By the end of this course, students will recognize the different types of health and healthcare data, will articulate a coherent and complete question, will interpret queries designed for secondary use of EHR data, and will interpret the results of those…

• Coursera
• 10 hours 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)