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COURSE DESCRIPTION The Paradoxes of War teaches us to understand that war is not only a normal part of human existence, but is arguably one of the most important factors in making us who we are. Through this course, I hope that you will come to appreciate that war is both a natural expression of...

COURSE DESCRIPTION When do governments deserve our allegiance, and when should they be denied it? This course explores the main answers that have been given to this question in the modern West. We start with a survey of the major political theories of the Enlightenment: Utilitarianism, Marxism...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Terrorism has arguably been one of the defining factors of our age. It frequently makes headlines, threatening or attacking governments, private business and ordinary citizens. And in many parts of the world, it has been one of the most important threats to peace, security and...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Social psychology helps us understand how people think about themselves and other people and what motivates their behaviour in social settings. This course explores a range of topics in social psychology, from how we think about ourselves, how we think about others, and how...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Developmental psychology is the study of an individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, and biological development through his or her lifespan. The focus of this course will be from infancy to later life. This psychology course will examine how babies and young children...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Clinical psychology is the study of psychological disorders and the treatments designed to improve the day-to-day lives of people suffering from them. The focus of the course will be on common psychological disorders, such as schizophrenia, and the symptoms of each. We will...

COURSE DESCRIPTION In this psychology course, learn how psychological research is conducted, how to analyze the findings and results and effectively write a research report. An understanding of psychological research methods allows us to test questions systematically and report the findings of...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction to: 1. Basic concepts of The Strategies and Skills Learning and Development System (SSLD), their relevance for every day relationships and provide advanced concepts for participants who work in fields of social work and health care . 2...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits. Length: 26 Hours Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the implications of those studies for our understanding of the human mind and human behavior. We will explore the brain and some of the cognitive abilities it supports like...

COURSE DESCRIPTION An introductory level biology course hosted by professor Eric Lander, who was one of the leaders of the Human Genome Project. The course content reflects the topics taught in the MIT introductory biology courses and many biology courses across the world. As a learner, you will...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested people a very basic overview of some principles behind these very fundamental areas of biology. We often hear about new...

COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems. Length: 33 Hours Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for £36) Provider: Duke University via Coursera...

COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to the human body's most fundamental building blocks and their behaviours in health and disease. You will gain a broad understanding of the relationships between normal structure and function in human cells and tissues, both in health and disease. The...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Chemistry and biology are traditionally taught as separate subjects at the high school level, where students memorize fundamental scientific principles that are universally accepted. However, at the university level and in industry, we learn that science is not as simple as we...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts involved in chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, periodic trends, nomenclature, and chemical problem solving will be emphasized with the goal of preparing...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts such as atomic and molecular structure, solutions, phases of matter, and quantitative problem solving will be emphasized with the goal of preparing students for further study in...

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. The fundamental concepts in the course will be introduced via the Concept Development Approach developed at Rice University. In this approach, we will develop the concepts you need to...

COURSE DESCRIPTION Study physics abroad in Europe -- virtually! Learn the basics of physics on location in Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, by answering some of the discipline's major questions from over the last 2000 years. Length: 8 Weeks Price: FREE Provider: Udacity Subject: Physics...

COURSE DESCRIPTION An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. Length: 11 hours of videos and assessments Price: FREE (Add a verified certificate for £36) Provider: University of Virginia via Coursera Subject: English Level: Intermediate Languages: English Instructors...