Our Courses
Volcanology field science and society
In this introductory course, you will use interactive technologies to learn the science of how volcanoes work and the skills of a field volcanologist. You will explore the intersection of field volcanology and society, by looking into cultural perspectives of volcanoes, hazard mapping and communication using examples in Aotearoa New Zealand and drawing on Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge).
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Volcanic hazards
In this course, we will take you on an interactive tour around Icelandic volcanoes where we will be talking to experts on location, digging holes to discover past eruptions, and hearing amazing stories of survival. We will discuss how to better manage volcanic hazards, using examples of volcanoes in Iceland and Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Monitoring Volcanoes and Magma Movements
The course covers magma movements in volcanoes and how they can be inferred from ground based and satellite monitoring techniques, including studies of earthquakes, ground deformation, and volcanic gas release. Case studies are presented.
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Advanced Knowledge and Skills of Originator and Biosimilar Biologics: For Health Care Providers
Developed by leading researchers and clinicians from across Canada, this course will enhance knowledge and skills for clinicians who are using or beginning to use a biosimilar or biologic medicine in their professional practice setting.
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Quantum Mechanics of Molecular Structures
Learn two methods used to determine molecular structures and their properties in this introduction to Quantum Mechanics.
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Four Facets of Contemporary Japanese Architecture: Technology
Learn the history, ideas and concepts behind contemporary Japanese architecture through one facet of Japanese architecture, technology.
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Four Facets of Contemporary Japanese Architecture: Humans
Learn the history, ideas, and concepts behind contemporary Japanese architecture through one facet of Japanese architecture, humans.
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Animal Behaviour in Conservation
How can we coexist with wildlife in our rapidly changing human-dominated world? The instructors behind Wageningen University & Research’s high ranking ‘Introduction to Animal Behaviour’ have created a sequel. Equip yourself with the skills to assess human-caused impact on diverse species. Learn to apply behavioural principles to design more effective conservation actions. Enrol now.
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Genetic Models for Animal Breeding
Understand the genetic and statistic principles that enable responsible animal breeding. Learn how to set up a breeding programme and apply genetic models and tools to predict the breeding value. Subscribe to this online course now.
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Transformative Citizen Science for Sustainability
Go beyond citizen-gathered data. Learn to design projects that actively mobilise citizens, policy makers and scientists to improve human and ecological wellbeing. In this advanced course, world leading experts from Wageningen University & Research share key principles and practices for Transformative Citizen Science for Sustainability. Join us and develop your own ideas about citizen science.
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Cell cultivation techniques: An introduction
Do you want to know what is a bioreactor and how is it operated? How are cells cultivated for biopharmaceutical production, and what are the difficulties? In this course, you will learn the basic techniques for the successful cultivation of mammalian, plant, and stem cells.
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Managing Addiction: A Framework for Successful Treatment
Understand how to recognize addiction and to match a person with alcohol and other drug problems to treatment using a full range of evidence-based responses.
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Essential Human Biology: Cells and Tissues
An introduction to the human body's most fundamental building blocks and their behaviours in health and disease.
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Human Reproduction
Let’s talk about all things relating to human reproduction - from puberty to menopause, to fertility and contraception.
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Salmon, People, and Place
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.
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Climate Change in Arctic Environments
Learn about climate change in this self-paced online course about the Arctic from America’s Arctic University. This MOOC covers modern climate science and the impacts of climate change across atmospheric, marine, terrestrial and human systems.
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Behavioral Neuroscience: Foundations of Compulsive Behaviors
Enroll in the first MOOC to teach behavioral neuroscience research using laboratory mice. In this self-paced, free online course, you will learn responsible conduct of research and how to collect scientific data using two different tests that measure compulsions, and interpret and discuss the results in the context of obsessive-compulsive disorder in humans.
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Behavioral Neuroscience: Analyzing Anxiety and Depression
In this online course, learn how to collect scientific data using behavioral tests that measure anxiety and depression in laboratory mice, and interpret and discuss the results in the context of anxiety and depression in humans and a mouse model of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
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Behavioral Neuroscience: Contrasting Tests for Anxiety and Depression
In this online course, learn how to critically evaluate the use of different behavioral tests for anxiety and depression in laboratory mice, and gain a better understanding of how these tests can affect the interpretation of results in the context of mental illness and human psychiatric conditions and mouse models.
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Remote Sensing of Wildfires
Learn how satellite imagery and the science of remote sensing allows us to detect wildfires, help manage their spread, and guide ecological restoration.
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Sustainable Urban Development
Learn why cities are key in resolving global urbanization and sustainability challenges and how you can engineer tomorrow’s cities today.
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Co-Creating Sustainable Cities
Sustainability is a result of the interplay between technology, policy and people’s daily lives. Understanding this interplay is essential for creating sustainable cities. Learn how citizen’s co-creation is key in making cities worldwide more sustainable in this open and online course.
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