

Our Courses
Graph Algorithms in Genome Sequencing
Learn how graphs are used to assemble millions of pieces of DNA into a contiguous genome and use these genomes to construct a Tree of Life.
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Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone
Synthesize your knowledge of algorithms and biology to build your own software for solving a biological challenge.
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How Virtual Reality Works
Learn how virtual reality technology works by writing simple VR programs with WebVR.
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Creating Virtual Reality (VR) Apps
Learn the tools and techniques to develop your own professional VR app in Unity 3D.
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The Science of Parenting
Move beyond the chatterand opinion surrounding parenting and learn about thescientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.
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A Better Start to Reading
Learn how to prevent reading problems in children and how to use the shared book reading context in the most effective way to support children’s early reading development.
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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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Recruiting and Selecting the Right Person
Learn to ensure that your organization has the right people in the right jobs, to support employee wellbeing and improve performance and organizational success as part of the UCx in Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.
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Performance and Motivation at Work
Learn what factors support high performance at work, including systems, processes, and interpersonal relationships, as part of the Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.
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Leadership for Contemporary Organizations
Learn about how leaders foster engagement, growth, and a sense of meaning at work in a changing and increasingly diverse environment as part of the UCx Organizational Psychology MicroMasters
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Supporting Employee Wellbeing
Learn the principles required to build psychologically healthy workplaces, as part of the UCx Organizational Psychology MicroMasters.
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Organizational Change & Innovation
Learn about the psychology and processes of organizational change, creativity, and innovation as part of the UCx Organizational Psychology MicroMasters
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Paths to Peace and Conflict: From the Body to the International
Do you want to strengthen your understanding of peace and conflict processes? Join our course, where we explore peacebuilding with an inclusive and intersectional lens to shed light on ways we can strengthen peace processes.
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Small States and Leadership
Do you want to learn about leadership in small states? Join our course, where we explore how small states can use clever leadership to transform smallness into an asset when promoting their interests at home and abroad.
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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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Intercultural Competency in Education
Do you want to learn practical skills to become interculturally competent and aware as an educator? Take this course and learn to develop strategies to deal with identities in a fairer and more coherent way.
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Friendship machine: forming a new type of human connections
Did you know that there are now 2.6 billion gamers in the world? By 2021, that number is expected to rise by 125 million. In terms of revenue, the video game industry has become bigger than the movie and music industries put together. Video games are sweeping the globe, quickly becoming a primary shaper of culture.
In an age of seemingly increasing social isolation and loneliness, communities are being formed and friendships forged in video games. But can you design for friendship? Do virtual connections have a meaningful impact on humans? What is the cost of loneliness?
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The Medieval Icelandic Sagas
Learn about the Icelandic Sagas, the characteristic literary genre of Medieval Iceland comprising roughly 40 texts.
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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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Academic English: How to Write a Thesis
Academic English guides you through the process of becoming an academic writer into producing your first academic research publication. Created by academic writing experts, Academic English spans 5 modules explaining ideas for research, finding and sourcing relevant literature, reporting research methods and results according to disciplinary expectations, and developing critical insights into your findings. A world of academic language and expertise is at your fingertips in Academic English!
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Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Industry
This MOOC is for individuals who are desirous of discovering the career opportunities and adventures available to and experienced by the Hospitality/Tourism industry professional person.
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Happier Employees and Return-On-Investment Course
Happiness at work matters. For example, the happiest 20% of people earn 32% more than the least happy 20%!
In this course, you’ll learn about things you can do to enhance both your own happiness and the happiness of your coworkers.
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