University of Rochester Courses

History of Rock, Part One

18 reviews

Explore rock's evolution from pre-1955 to late 1960s, covering iconic artists, cultural context, and industry developments. Gain insights into the birth and transformation of this influential genre.

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

The Music of the Beatles

18 reviews

Explore the Beatles' musical evolution, from early Liverpool days to Abbey Road, examining influences, recording techniques, and cultural impact on their iconic repertoire.

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

History of Rock, Part Two

7 reviews

Explore rock's evolution from 1970-1990s, covering diverse styles like blues-rock, disco, punk, and grunge. Analyze cultural context, music business, and technological influences on iconic artists and genres.

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

Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

5 reviews

Explore acoustics, electronics, and their application to musical sound and electronic instruments. Learn about sound waves, circuits, resonance, amplifiers, and speaker design.

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

The Music of the Rolling Stones, 1962-1974

168 ratings at Coursera

This course will survey the music of the Rolling Stones, beginning with the roots and first formation of the band in the early 1960s, and following the group through the release of It's Only Rock 'n' Roll in late 1974.

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

The Blues: Understanding and Performing an American Art Form

596 ratings at Coursera

Explore the blues as a foundational element of jazz, covering its history, structure, scales, and improvisation techniques through theoretical concepts and practical demonstrations.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Translational Science

119 ratings at Coursera

Explore the process of transforming lab discoveries into healthcare practices, overcoming obstacles in medical research, and accelerating the development of new treatments for patients.

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

The Power of Markets I: The Basics of Supply and Demand and Consumer Behavior

258 ratings at Coursera

Explore market dynamics, consumer behavior, and economic policies through supply-demand analysis and consumer choice theory. Gain insights into investor decisions, healthcare, and education.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Technology Commercialization, Part 1: Setting up your Idea Filtering System

48 ratings at Coursera

Learn to develop an Innovation Creed and Idea Filter for successful technology commercialization, focusing on aligning priorities and overcoming challenges in high-tech research-based ventures.

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness

501 ratings at Coursera

Explore motivation, development, and wellness through Self-Determination Theory. Learn how autonomy, competence, and relatedness support engagement, relationships, and healthy development across various life domains.

• Coursera
• 21 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

485 ratings at Coursera

An introduction to modern astronomy's most important questions. The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe.

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

Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

Explore population health, evidence-based interventions, and community engagement strategies to address health disparities and improve outcomes in the evolving US healthcare system.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Power of Markets II: Market Structure and Firm Behavior

113 ratings at Coursera

Explore firm behavior, profit maximization, and market structures. Learn about production processes, cost minimization, and strategies for competitive and monopolistic markets.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Power of Markets III: Input Markets and Promoting Efficiency

37 ratings at Coursera

Explore firm behavior in imperfect markets, input pricing, and government intervention effects. Analyze real-world cases like minimum wage and immigration using economic theory.

• Coursera
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Power of Markets

1 review

Fundamental microeconomic tools to analyze and predict behavior of individuals, organizations, and markets. Covers supply and demand, consumer choice, production, market structures, and government intervention.

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• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)