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Computer Simulations
by Martin Hilbert- 4.7
Approx. 13 hours to complete
Big data and artificial intelligence get most of the press about computational social science, but maybe the most complex aspect of it refers to using computational tools to explore and develop social science theory. This course shows how computer simulations are being used to explore the realm of what is theoretically possible. Computer Simulations and Characteristics of ABM...
Bridging healthcare and society
by Olga Zvonareva , Olena Ignaschuk- 0.0
Approx. 21 hours to complete
In contemporary societies healthcare is a key social institute that addresses the issues of maintenance and improvement of citizens’ health. Be aware of consequences of disjunctures between healthcare provision and society Recognize the historical trends of scientification, professionalization, and medicalization, in the relations between medicine, health care, and society. Illustration of a disjuncture between public health and the public...
Industrial Biotechnology
by Prof. Nicholas Turner , Prof. Nigel Scrutton- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
In the second part of the course we will look at how these technologies translate into real world applications which benefit society and impact our everyday lives. Explain the diversity of synthetic biology application and discuss the different ethical and regulatory/governance challenges involved in this research. Understand the principles and role of bioprocessing and biochemical engineering in industrial biotechnology....
Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management
by Philip Peck , Jessika Luth Richter , Karl Vrancken , Saskia Manshoven , Jeroen Gillabel , Erika Faigen , Konstantinos Modis , Sophie Sfez , Julia Nußholz , Katherine Whalen , David Peck , Dr. Yuliya Voytenko Palgan- 4.8
Approx. 19 hours to complete
You will learn from expert researchers and practitioners from around Europe as they explain core elements and challenges in the transition to a circular economy over the course of 5 modules: This module examines new norms, forms of engagement, social systems, and institutions, needed by the circular economy and how we, as individuals, can help society become more circular....
Introduction to Economic Theories
by Irene van Staveren , Rob van Tulder , Maria Dafnomili- 4.4
Approx. 41 hours to complete
Economic pluralism means that a plurality of theoretical and methodological viewpoints is regarded as valuable in itself and is simply the best way in which economics can make progress in understanding the world. Instead, I will introduce you to four very different economic theories for the whole set of standard topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics....
Sustainable Energy: Design a Renewable Future
by Arno Smets , Additional Instructors- 0.0
9 Weeks
In this engineering course, you will learn how to assess the potential for energy reduction and the potential of renewable energy sources like wind, solar and biomass. This course is an introduction to the Master Programme Sustainable Energy Technology at TU Delft and is aimed at Bachelor students from science and engineering disciplines....
$50
Creating Innovation
by Shawn Ross- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
The third course of the specialization CREATING INNOVATION will teach you what is at the core of all innovations that solve complex problems and how to foster methods to make big breakthroughs possible. It advances your knowledge of your own field by teaching you to look at it in new ways. Science and the Future of Innovation...
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Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life
by Dr. Gene E. Robinson- 4.6
Approx. 36 hours to complete
The ability to regrow a torn ligament, the clues that might predict the onset of mental illness, the nutritional potential of crops, and even the history of life itself, are all encoded in genomes. - Saurabh Sinha, Associate Professor of Computer Science The Revolution of Protein Science The Who, Where, and When of Genes in Development Science and Society...
What does it mean to identify as Transgender or Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC)?
by Michael W. Ross- 4.6
Approx. 27 hours to complete
In the last decade transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) individuals have become increasingly visible in our families, culture, and public discourse. Science of Gender Science of Gender and Mental Health Society and Public Policy in the United States Introduction to Society and Public Policy in the United States - Nova Bradford...
Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food
by Mario Giampietro , Andrea Saltelli , Tarik Serrano- 4.6
Approx. 23 hours to complete
In this course you will become familiar with the ideas of the water-energy-food nexus and transdisciplinary thinking. We will provide you with the tools to measure the nexus elements and to analyze them in a coherent way across scales and dimensions of analysis. Time profile and types of society Trust in Science and trust in quantification...