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Policy for Science, Technology and Innovation
by William B. Bonvillian- 0.0
8 Weeks
Innovation and accompanying science and technology are now seen not only to have a profound connection to our health and daily life, but also to the society’s economic growth and its corresponding ability to generate societal wellbeing and solve societal challenges -- and these economic and societal issues are deeply interrelated....
$149
On Being a Scientist
by Bas Haring , Frans van Lunteren- 4.4
Approx. 19 hours to complete
Broad questions, which are inseparably linked to these topics are discussed: namely regarding the nature of science and the societal role it fulfills. 5) Have a basic understanding of the role of science in society, realise your own societal responsibilities, and are able to take a position in societal issues where science plays a role....
Useful Genetics, Part 2: Genes and Genetic Inheritance
by Rosemary Redfield- 0.0
5 Weeks
Learn how genes are inherited and how they affect important personal and societal issues. By the end of this course, you’ll be well prepared to deal with both today’s genetic issues and new questions that are sure to arise in the future....
$49
Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us
by Rosemary Redfield- 0.0
7 Weeks
Learn how genes are inherited and how they affect important personal and societal issues. By the end of this course, you’ll be well prepared to deal with both today’s genetic issues and new questions that are sure to arise in the future....
$49
Social Determinants of Health
by Cleopatra Caldwell- 0.0
Approx. 17 hours to complete
The course will introduce you to, or reinforce your knowledge of, issues related to health that consider behavioral, psychological and structural factors in population health beyond the healthcare system. This course will increase your awareness, knowledge, and understanding of issues related to behavioral, psychological, and structural factors that contribute to understanding population health and health inequities....
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....
$49
Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century
by Professor Gerry Warburg- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course introduces class participants to the political significance and societal consequences of challenges facing U. It is designed to help participants develop skills to analyze policy proposals and advocate for their preferred options for issues on the public policy agenda ahead. Tom Davis and Gerry Connolly discuss Foreseeable Policy Issues in 21st Century...
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Feeding the World
by David Galligan , James Ferguson- 4.7
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. Issues Surrounding Animal Production Livestock Issues in Food Security Welfare/Husbandry Emerging Issues...
Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World
by Helen King , Eleanor Betts- 0.0
6
Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being and societal issues....
Free
Water: Addressing the Global Crisis
by Dr. Therese Sjömander Magnusson , Dr. Stefan Uhlenbrook , Dr. John H. Matthews , Dr. Angela Renata Cordeiro Ortigara- 0.0
9 Weeks
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. The issues of...
$49