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Forensic Science: DNA Analysis (edX)

With an introduction to both genetics and forensic science, this course will show you the role of DNA in criminal investigations. Case studies illustrate how forensic investigations have changed with advances in genetics and how future developments will affect criminals and investigators.

Salmon, People, and Place (edX)

This course explores the relationships between salmon and people with an emphasis on the special ties of salmon to Indigenous peoples and to Alaska Natives in particular. No wild animal has more profoundly influenced the cultures and well-being of societies in North America than salmon. Salmon and people have [...]

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds (Coursera)

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course examines the anatomy, diversity, and evolution of theropod dinosaurs in relation to the origin of birds. Students explore various hypotheses for the origin of flight. [...]

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution (Coursera)

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origin of vertebrates. Students will explore the diversity of Palaeozoic lineages within a phylogenetic and evolutionary framework .This course examines the evolution of major vertebrate novelties including the origin of fins, jaws, and tetrapod limbs. [...]

The Science of Gastronomy (Coursera)

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application. Among others, they include the consumption of cooked food, the physiological and evolutionary implication of [...]

Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management (Coursera)

May 13th 2024
Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management (Coursera)
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Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management is a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects through understanding plant and soil interactions. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the third in the five-module course covering the various aspects [...]

Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World (Coursera)

May 13th 2024
Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World (Coursera)
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Welcome to Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World. A focused exploration of agroforestry practices from around the world. This is the second module of the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the global distribution of the practices, their underlying principles, and major scientific advances during [...]

Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability (Coursera)

May 13th 2024
Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability (Coursera)
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Welcome to Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food Security and Sustainable Development, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the final in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the [...]

Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry (Coursera)

May 13th 2024
Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry (Coursera)
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Welcome to Agroforestry IV: Climate Change, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry Systems, a detailed review of fundamental principles and best practices for successful agroforestry projects. This interdisciplinary module, presented by leading experts in the field, is the fourth in the five-module course covering the various aspects of agroforestry including the [...]

Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity (Coursera)

In this course we will examine the incredible variety of life that inhabits this planet including microorganisms, plants, and animals. For each of the major groups we’ll learn about their characteristics, functions, and how they came into existence as well as some of the roles they play in the [...]