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Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life
by John Grim , Mary Evelyn Tucker- 4.7
Approx. 24 hours to complete
Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. Welcome to Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding Life Introduction - Beginning of the Universe Journey of the Universe (full film) Journey of the Universe Book: Chapter 1: Beginning of the Universe...
Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action
by John Grim , Mary Evelyn Tucker- 4.8
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Journey of the Universe weaves together the discoveries of the evolutionary sciences together with humanities such as history, philosophy, art, and religion. This course draws on the Journey of the Universe Conversations, a series of 20 interviews with scientists and environmentalists. Introduction – Journey of the Universe Conversations Teaching Journey of the Universe (Bindu Mohanty and Tom Collins)...
Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy
by Adam Frank- 4.6
Approx. 11 hours to complete
The four sections of the course are Planets and Life in The Universe; The Life of Stars; Galaxies and Their Environments; The History of The Universe. Are we alone in the Universe? Our Place in the Cosmos Radial Velocities and the Doppler Shift In the Beginning Phase Transitions in the Early Universe...
From the Big Bang to Dark Energy
by Hitoshi Murayama- 4.8
Approx. 30 hours to complete
We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter, which made stars and galaxies to form. 1-5 Beginning of the Universe Look Far into the Past I 1-6 Beginning of the Universe Look Far into the Past II...
Big History - From the Big Bang until Today
by Esther Quaedackers- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
Welcome to this Big History course! In this course, renowned scientists and scholars from the University of Amsterdam and beyond will take you on a journey from the Big Bang until today while addressing key questions in their fields. What are the elementary particles our universe is made of? What are the fundamental forces that determine how our universe behaves?...
Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space
by Chris ImpeyTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 43 hours to complete
We will help you get up to date on the most recent astronomical discoveries while also providing support at an introductory level for those who have no background in science. The Role of NASA Contents of the Universe Life in the Universe The Unity of Life The Origin of Life The Evolution of Life...
Big History: Connecting Knowledge
by David Christian- 4.8
Approx. 29 hours to complete
Discover the connections in our world, the power of collective learning, how our universe and our world has evolved from incredible simplicity to ever-increasing complexity. LOOKING BACK, LOOKING FORWARD: David Baker - From the Inanimate Universe to Life BIG HISTORY FRAMEWORK: David Christian - What were the main changes in agrarian civilizations?...
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Life in the Universe: Syntheses for Life
by Hie-Joon Kim , Tony Cho , Grace Park- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn about the chemical principles behind key synthetic processes relevant to life such as protein synthesis, photosynthesis, and ammonia synthesis. The 1953 paper in Science by Miller will be the primary source material. We focus on the chemical principles of oxidation and reduction in photosynthesis. Calvin’s 1961 Nobel Lecture explains the role of enzymes involved in the dark reaction....
$49
The Evolving Universe
by S. George Djorgovski- 4.6
Approx. 66 hours to complete
This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole. Self-Test Questions: Messengers from the Universe Life in the Universe Self-Test Questions: Life in the Universe...
Emergence of Life
by Bruce W. Fouke, Ph.D.- 4.2
Approx. 45 hours to complete
Is life elsewhere in the universe? This synthesis emphasizes the universality of the emergence of life as a prelude for the search for extraterrestrial life. Week 4 - Paleozoic Life After the Advent of Skeletons Week 8 - Astrobiology and the Search for Life in the Cosmos NASA Astrobiology: Roadmap to Life in the Universe...