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The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators (Coursera)

The AMNH course The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators provides students with an overview of the origin and evolution of the Earth. Informed by the recently released Next Generation Science Standards, this course examines geological time scales, radiometric dating, and how scientists “read the rocks.” We will explore [...]

Super-Earths And Life (edX)

Learn about the Earth, life, and how we can search for life elsewhere in the universe. Are we alone in this universe? What new information and observations on exoplanets have we discovered? In the past decade, astronomers have made incredible advances in the discovery of planets outside our solar [...]

Geoscience: the Earth and its Resources (edX)

Your introduction to modern Earth Sciences with application to the Geology of hydrocarbon and water. Are you fascinated by Geosciences and willing to take the challenge of predicting the nature and behavior of the Earth subsurface? This is your course!

Marte tra scienza e cultura (POK)

Il corso offre una panoramica a 360° sul pianeta Marte, trattato nei suoi molteplici aspetti: dall’esplorazione spaziale, alla geologia, al clima, passando per l’ipotetica presenza di forme di vita e per la fantascienza. Dopo un'introduzione storico/culturale, dedicata alla storia delle osservazioni marziane, al mito dei marziani e alla sua [...]

Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (Coursera)

In this course, you will learn such concepts as oil and gas production, reservoir energy and forces, petroleum deposit drainage, development systems, well operation techniques and much more. Each participant in the course will develop an understanding of field life cycle and interdisciplinary approach to petroleum field development and [...]

Extreme Geological Events (FutureLearn)

Jan 31st 2022
Extreme Geological Events (FutureLearn)
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Explore how extreme geological events have shaped Earth and what challenges future events might pose to our planet. Discover how extreme geological events have transformed our planet. Retrace how Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago and has evolved to become the planet we know today. On this course, you’ll [...]

The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life (edX)

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The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life (edX)
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A survey Earth's early history of life and environments through a combination of classroom lecture and virtual field trips to Northern Minnesota, Svalbard, Norway, and the Death Valley area. At these key sites, students explore the interactions between Earth's early environments and ancient life.

New Zealand Landscape as Culture: Wai (Water) (edX)

Come and learn about the water systems and the ocean of New Zealand and their complex geological and cultural histories. In this course, you will learn about New Zealand’s water, or 'wai', and the cultural identities attached to them. We'll explore the lives and identities of Indigenous Māori people [...]

Global Warming Science (edX)

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Global Warming Science (edX)
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Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system. Global Warming Science teaches you about the risks and uncertainties of future climate change by examining the science behind the earth’s climate. You will be able to answer such questions as, “What is the Greenhouse Effect?” [...]

Reservoir Geomechanics (edX)

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Reservoir Geomechanics (edX)
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This interdisciplinary course encompasses the fields of rock mechanics, structural geology, earthquake seismology and petroleum engineering to address a wide range of geomechanical problems that arise during the exploitation of oil and gas reservoirs.