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A Global History of Architecture
by Mark Jarzombek- 0.0
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13 Weeks
How did the introduction of iron in the ninth century BCE impact regional politics and the development of architecture? How did the emergence of corn impact the rise of religious and temple construction in Mexico? Each lecture analyzes a particular architectural transformation arising from a dynamic cultural situation. Impacts of certain cultural and religious traditions on architecture...
$149
American Deaf Culture
by Terrell Brittain- 4.5
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Approx. 5 hours to complete
This is a six-week course providing a historical overview of the American Deaf community and its evolving culture. Deafness as a culture and not a disability is explained as participants are guided into the world of Deaf culture. Module 1: Discrimination and Audism Video and Article Hearing impaired Deaf and Dumb Video and Articles...
Feeding the World
by David Galligan , James Ferguson- 4.7
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Each of the major food animal species (dairy, swine, beef, and poultry) will be covered in terms of their universal life cycles, constraints to production and emerging societal issues. How does animal production affect the efficient use of resources and impact our environment? Population Growth and Global Animal Industries Life Cycle and Environmental Impact...
Best Practices for Volunteering Overseas
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Tips, tools, and resources to volunteer your professional skills overseas and safely plan the trip of a lifetime. Through this personal voyage it is worth taking the time to reflect on why you are doing this and what kind of impact you want to make....
Water: Addressing the Global Crisis
by Dr. Therese Sjömander Magnusson , Dr. Stefan Uhlenbrook , Dr. John H. Matthews , Dr. Angela Renata Cordeiro Ortigara- 0.0
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9 Weeks
It is a global crisis and therefore we must act now! What can we do to save the planet and ensure availability of water for all by 2030? The course intends to explain the global water crisis through linkages between water, environment, and societal development, focusing on how to tackle issues such as growing water uncertainty and deteriorating water quality....
$49
Climate Change: The Science and Global Impact
by Michael Mann- 0.0
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8 Weeks
We need to understand the science behind global warming to avoid the most damaging and irreversible climate change impacts on people and planet. We need to understand the science in order to solve the broader environmental, societal and economic changes that climate change is bringing. It introduces basic climate modeling and explores the impact of various greenhouse gas emissions scenarios....
$49
Inclusive Energy Systems - Exploring Sustainable Energy for All
by Margot Weijnen- 0.0
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6 Weeks
Explore the impact of social and technological changes on the future provision of clean and affordable energy services. Balancing these four critical and interdependent values is a recurrent challenge for every society, as the meaning of the four A’s evolves with economic development and changing societal preferences. And how does it impact the nexus between water, food and energy?...
$50
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A Global History of Architecture
by Mark Jarzombek- 0.0
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12 Weeks
How did the introduction of iron in the ninth century BCE impact regional politics and the development of architecture? How did the emergence of corn impact the rise of religious and temple construction in Mexico? Each lecture analyzes a particular architectural transformation arising from a dynamic cultural situation. Impacts of certain cultural and religious traditions on architecture...
$49
Understanding Wireless: Technology, Economics, and Policy
by Patricia L. Bellia , Barry Patrick Keating , J. Nicholas Laneman , Aaron Striegel- 0.0
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6 Weeks
The course will include such topics as the electrical transmission of information, the physical propagation of radio signals, the principles and challenges of sharing a common medium, standards and patents, spectrum licenses and auctions, privacy and security issues, and societal impact of wireless communication services and applications. ), applying the knowledge and experience they have gained in the course....
$50
Ethical Social Media
by Dr Jonathon Hutchinson- 4.5
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Approx. 11 hours to complete
Social media connects us across space and time, allowing us to find like-minded communities and participate creatively in public life as never before. The selfie phenomenon and new digital economies. What is the difference between a network and a community? What motivates users to contribute to cultural production? The impact of social media on cultural production...
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