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Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences (Coursera)

Apr 1st 2024
Dopage : Sports, Organisations et Sciences (Coursera)
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L'objectif du cours est de permettre une compréhension distanciée du dopage. C’est pour atteindre cet objectif que le cours s’appuie sur une approche pluridisciplinaire qui constitue une opportunité d'observer comment diverses disciplines abordent un même objet, selon différents angles et de manière complémentaire. Il s'agit également de donner des [...]

The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology (Coursera)

In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. We will also touch on the importance of biodiversity for the overall health of our planet, and for our well being as humans. Then we will discuss ecology and [...]

The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics (Coursera)

In this course, we will explore the smaller side of biology: molecular biology. We’ll cover basic topics including cell biology and how cells can go “rogue” and turn into cancer, how energy from the sun is transferred to fuel our bodies, basics of genetics and inheritance, and genetic technologies. [...]

Biology Everywhere Foundations (Coursera)

In this course, we will explore the nature of science and biology. We will discuss what the “biology everywhere” philosophy means and the history of the “biology everywhere” project. We will also discuss what science (and biology) are as a discipline of inquiry and how chemistry is foundational to [...]

Air Pollution – a Global Threat to our Health (Coursera)

We all have to breathe to live. But the air we breathe is polluted both outdoors and indoors. Each year, this pollution costs 7 million lives across the globe – and a lot of suffering. 1 in 8 deaths is due to air pollution. This course will provide you [...]

Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Doping : Sports, Organizations and Sciences (Coursera)
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The objective of this course is to encourage a critical understanding of doping. To achieve this goal, this course will rely on a multidisciplinary approach that allow you to see how different disciplines get into a single object, in different perspectives and in often complementary ways. This approach will [...]

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences (Coursera)

What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? This is the first part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Physical Sciences. Scientific research across the physical sciences has raised pressing questions for philosophers. The goal of this [...]

Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences (Coursera)

Mar 11th 2024
Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences (Coursera)
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What is our role in the universe as human agents capable of knowledge? What makes us intelligent cognitive agents seemingly endowed with consciousness? This is the second part of the course 'Philosophy and the Sciences', dedicated to Philosophy of the Cognitive Sciences. Scientific research across the cognitive sciences has [...]

Pratiques du Dimensionnement en Mécanique - Partie 2 (FUN)

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Pratiques du Dimensionnement en Mécanique - Partie 2 (FUN)
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Les structures mécaniques qui nous entourent (automobile, avion, ponts…), se déforment sous l’effet de chargements extérieurs. Le rôle du concepteur est de faire en sorte que ces déformations ne nuisent pas au bon fonctionnement des structures. L’objectif pédagogique principal est de présenter et de mettre en œuvre les différents [...]

Studying in Italian - Science and Mathematics: a MOVE-ME Project Course (FutureLearn)

Study Science and Maths in Italian and develop the skills you need when you take part in a European student mobility programme. Each year thousands of students travel across Europe to study in a foreign language like Italian. This can be daunting, even for those who are fluent. This [...]