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Network Analysis in Systems Biology

This course introduces data analysis methods used in systems biology, bioinformatics, and systems pharmacology research. The course covers methods to process raw data from genome-wide mRNA expression studies (microarrays and RNA-seq) including data normalization, clustering, dimensionality reduction, differential expression, enrichment analysis, and network construction. The course contains practical tutorials for using several bioinformatics tools and setting up data analysis pipelines, also covering the mathematics behind the methods applied by these tools and workflows.

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• 30 hours
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Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building

In the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building specialization, you learn about healthier building materials, exploring subjects ranging from classification of toxic chemicals to new green innovations. You start by investigating the intersection of building materials and human health. Then, you learn how chemistry and toxicology affect the built world. Next, you examine design specifications from a healthier materials perspective. Finally, you employ cutting-edge practices to execute a healthier materials project, from design to construction to the use phase.

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Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life

Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine.

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Basic Analytical Chemistry

Gain a physical understanding of the principles of analytical chemistry andtheir application in scientific research.

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Pre-University Chemistry

Prepare for university by reviewing the science and technology of chemistry. Become familiar with the way chemistry and chemistry-related topics are taught at university level.

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Cement Chemistry and Sustainable Cementitious Materials

Learn the basics of cement chemistry and laboratory best practices for assessment of its key properties.

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From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Chemistry Perspective

Explore how to create a sustainable future by moving away from dependence on fossil resources to biomass resources for the production of food, chemicals and energy-carriers. Discover how to use microorganisms and catalysts to create biobased products.

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• 56
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Basic Steps in Magnetic Resonance

A MOOC to discover basic concepts and a wide range of intriguing applications of magnetic resonance to physics, chemistry, and biology

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• 28
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Capstone Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability

This Capstone project is the final part of the MicroMasters Program in Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability. Design a sustainable biobased process and evaluate the technological, societal and economic impact to finish the MicroMasters Program.

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The Science of Gastronomy

This course introduces several 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 implications of the senses, geographic and cultural influences on food, and the rationale behind food preparation.

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• 16 hours
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Introduction to Physical Chemistry

Chemical reactions underpin the production of pretty much everything in our modern world. But, what is the driving force behind reactions? Why do some reactions occur over geological time scales whilst others are so fast that we need femtosecond-pulsed lasers to study them? Ultimately, what is going on at the atomic level? Discover the answers to such fundamental questions and more on this course in introductory physical chemistry.

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• 19 hours
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Julia Scientific Programming

This course introduces you to Julia as a first programming language. Julia is a high-level, high-performance dynamic programming language developed specifically for scientific computing. This language will be particularly useful for applications in physics, chemistry, astronomy, engineering, data science, bioinformatics, and many more.

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• 19 hours
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有机化学

《有机化学》是研究各类有机化合物的结构、性质、相互转化及其规律的一门学科，是化学专业本科学生必修课之一，是生物化学、分子生物学、医学、药学等课程的先修课，在教学计划中占有重要的地位。 本课程主要介绍烷烃、烯烃、芳香烃、卤代烃、醇、酚、醚，醛、酮、醌、羧酸及其衍生物、胺、杂环等有机化合物的性质、相互转化以及机理问题。此外，介绍立体化学和波谱学基础。 通过本课程的学习，你能够掌握常见有机化合物的结构、命名和性质，掌握官能团之间的相互转换及其规律、以及立体化学特征、典型有机反应的机理，简单有机化合物的合成路线的设计等知识，从而为进一步的专业学习打下坚实基础。 课程结构： 本课程的学习内容包括：5~15分钟左右的视频课程，每个视频中间将出现1~2个课间提问，以辅助你的学习，每一章将会布置约10个单元练习题，课程结束后还会设立一次课程考试。 学习该课程，你需要具备高中化学知识，并具备一定的大学无机化学或普通化学基础知识。 推荐阅读： 1. 唐玉海主编，《有机化学》，化学工业出版社，2011 2. 邢其毅主编，《基础有机化学》，高等教育出版社，2009 3. John E. McMurry, Eric E. Simanek, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (6th), USA: 2006

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结构生物化学（Structural Biochemistry)

生物化学是当今生命科学领域中发展最为迅速、涉及面最广的基础学科之一，其着眼点在于使用化学、物理学和生物学等方法去研究各类生物分子的结构与功能，在分子水平上阐明生命的本质、原理和规律。如今，生物化学的理论和实验技术已渗透到生命科学的方方面面，它的发展一次又一次地带动了整个生命科学的发展。 生物化学可分为结构生物化学、代谢生物化学和分子生物学三个部分。本课程为第一部分，即结构生物化学，以后还会推出代谢生物化学和分子生物学课程。 结构生物化学的内容可以说是生物化学最基础的部分，有人把这一部分的内容说成是“静态生化”。其主要内容是各种生物分子（氨基酸、核苷酸、蛋白质、核酸、酶、碳水化合物、脂类和激素等）的结构、性质与功能，特别是三类生物大分子——蛋白质、核酸和酶的结构、性质与功能。 学完这一部分，将会为你学好生物化学的另外两个部分，即代谢生物化学和分子生物学打下坚实的基础，也为你学好细胞生物学、遗传学等其他生命科学相关课程创造条件。

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Advanced Chemistry

A chemistry course to cover selected topics covered in advanced high school chemistry courses, correlating to the standard topics as established by the American Chemical Society. Prerequisites: Students should have a background in basic chemistry including nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, molarity and thermochemistry.

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• 17 hours
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Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

This course is developed to improve the effectiveness of laboratory classes in higher education. It aims to support teachers to improve their teaching skills for active learning in university science laboratory courses. It will show you how laboratory sessions can differ with respect to their aim and expected learning outcomes, how to engage students for learning and how to cope with their different levels of pre-knowledge and experience and probe their understanding.

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• 15 hours
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Electrodynamics

If you want to apply electrodynamics to your materials research project, this Specialization will help you do so. Electromagnetic force is one of the fundamental forces that hold atoms and molecules together, which are the building blocks of any materials.In four courses, you will learn the foundations of electrodynamics starting from the nature of electrical force up to the level of in-depth solutions of Maxwell equations. We will walk you through vector calculus, concepts of field, flux and circulation, electrostatics, and magnetostatics as well as electrodynamics.

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Water: an essential resource

One of the most obvious claims in our everyday life is the importance of water, often called the blue gold. Anyway, we are often incapable of shifting this importance in tangible actions aimed at protecting this resource and optimizing its use. Past and present anthropic pressure has heavily impaired fresh water, usually supplied for drinking water production. Water utilities and water-treatment practitioners were unprepared to effectively face the challenge of a growing high-quality water demand, especially in climate change scenarios.

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• 4 hours
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Sensory Science: The Senses

Humans are amazing sensors! This course will help you understand our sensing capabilities including taste, olfaction, tactile senses, vision, and audition. The course will explain at a high-level the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the senses and give you an appreciation of how senses are transmitted to, and experienced by, the brain. You’ll learn by experience to assess cases such as dysfunctions in olfaction or tactile temperature adaptation. Optional podcast conversations with experts in the field are included each week to provide additional insight on our senses and sensory research.

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• 13 hours
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Grade 6

The subscription provides comprehensive support to Grade 6 students in Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry for the entire academic year, helping them build a strong foundation for their primary education.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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Grade 12

The subscription includes Math, Physics, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry for Grade 12, which assists students in their fundamental education for an entire academic year.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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Grade 11

The subscription includes Math, Physics, Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry for Grade 11, which assists students in their fundamental education for an entire academic year.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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Grade 10

The subscription provides comprehensive support to Grade 10 students in Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry for the entire academic year, helping them build a strong foundation for their primary education.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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Grade 9

The subscription provides comprehensive support to Grade 9 students in Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry for the entire academic year, helping them build a strong foundation for their primary education.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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Grade 8

The subscription provides comprehensive support to Grade 8 students in Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry for the entire academic year, helping them build a strong foundation for their primary education.

Additionally learn 14 international languages as per the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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