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Sustainable Soil Management: Soil for life
by Coen J. Ritsema , Michel Riksen , Jerry Maroulis- 0.0
7 Weeks
This introductory environmental studies course will explore the importance of soil to life on earth, the issues, processes and societal challenges underlying soil degradation - and what can be done to ensure sustainable soil management for the future. Effects of and solutions for: Soil erosion, soil pollution and soil salinization Socio-economic and policy aspects of sustainable soil management...
$49
Arctic Change & the Nexus of Governance, Economics & Culture
by Mark C. Serreze , Mistia Zuckerman- 0.0
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Learning Objectives: Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding in the region, governance, and geopolitics. The Arctic and National Defense Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding...
Easing the burden of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease
by Stephen Simpson- 4.6
Approx. 16 hours to complete
It then describes these diseases in detail, their risk factors, and the environmental and biological factors that have led to the current epidemic of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The entire course consists of 5 content modules, plus an extra module for completing assignments and discussions, and takes about 6 weeks to complete....
Classical Sociological Theory
by Bart van HeerikhuizenTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 13 hours to complete
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) will offer the participants an introduction into the most important classical sociological readings between the 18th and 20th century. Highly influential social science scholars, such as Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim, will be discussed during 8 sessions. 2 Mechanic and Organic Solidarity 3 Social Facts...
The Ultimate Way To Eat Healthy Forever
by Prakhar Verma- 4.4
1.5 hours on-demand video
Get rid of cravings, learn to love healthy foods and become healthy forever By the end of the course, you should be well on your way to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life. Get ready to take charge of your health and become healthy forever....
$12.99
Richard Schechner's Introduction to Performance Studies
by Richard Schechner- 4.9
Approx. 25 hours to complete
Performance Studies: An Introduction explores the wide world of performance--from theatre, dance, and music to ritual, play, political campaigns, social media, and the performances of everyday life. RICHARD SCHECHNER: TURNER AND SOCIAL DRAMA Ramlila as a Social Drama and as a Carnival Clay Shirky/danah boyd: Social Media, Social Equality, and Social Change Social Media, Equality, and Change...
How Do We Manage Climate Change?
by Joseph Casola- 0.0
Approx. 6 hours to complete
These actions fall into two broad categories: 1) mitigation, which refers to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or enhance carbon sinks, and 2) adaptation, which refers to our preparations for climate impacts. We will explore the technologies, programs, and policies related to both mitigation and adaptation. Social Cost of Carbon 101...
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A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism
by Ester van der Voet- 4.8
Approx. 41 hours to complete
Mining and production activities expand, and with that also the environmental consequences of metal production. Environmental Risks and Challenges of Anthropogenic Metals Flows and Cycles: International Resource Panel's Report Environmental Impacts of Rare Earth Mining and Separation Based on Eudialyte: A New European Way Scenarios of Metal Demand and Supply and Related Environmental Impacts...
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
by Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS- 4.7
Approx. 44 hours to complete
This course uses evidence-based science with creative and experiential learning to better understand chronic pain conditions and how they can be prevented through self-management in our cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms. 3 Resilience and Adaptation to Change 3 Abuse, Conflict, and Social Stressors: Inner Conflict and Pain...
Blockchain and Business: Applications and Implications
by Don Tapscott , Alex Tapscott- 4.7
Approx. 27 hours to complete
Blockchain will bring about profound changes to business, and even to the nature of business itself. This technology will disrupt how enterprises are funded and managed, how they create value, and even how they perform basic functions like marketing and accounting. Blueprint for a New Social Contract The Current Social Contract is Breaking...