Science Courses

Mountains 101

597 reviews

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the wo…

• Coursera
• 18 hours worth of material, 12 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Once, only cartographers made maps. Today anyone can. Still, cartographers can teach people to make better maps, just as chefs can show people how to cook better meals. With coaching from experienced cartographers and practical, hands-on exercises using…

• Independent
• 6 weeks long
• 22nd Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life

129 reviews

Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine.

• edX
• 5-10 hours a week, 16 weeks long
• 28th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Science of Gastronomy

136 reviews

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application.

• Coursera
• 16 hours worth of material, 7 weeks long
• 21st Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome

658 reviews

Learn how you can impact your health by balancing your gut health; how your microbiome together with your diet can improve normal gut function. A balanced microbiome and nutritional intake can avoid disorders like IBS, obesity and diabetes.

• edX
• 3-5 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

425 reviews

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

126 reviews

Discover ecology and how we can protect wildlife and conserve the natural world.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 27th Feb, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Santa Fe Institute

Introduction to Complexity

145 reviews

In this course you'll learn about the tools used by scientists to understand complex systems. The topics you'll learn about include dynamics, chaos, fractals, information theory, self-organization, agent-based modeling, and networks.

• Complexity Explorer
• 3-6 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

University of Cape Town

Extinctions: Past and Present

234 reviews

Discover the diversity of life on earth, the impacts of five past mass extinctions and the prospect of a sixth extinction today.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

139 reviews

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs.

• Coursera
• 15 hours worth of material, 12 weeks long
• 11th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Medical Parasitology | 医学寄生虫学

188 reviews

Small bugs serious diseases, with knowledge they are seized.

• edX
• 1-2 hours a week, 12 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Pronóstico de la generación de energía eólica y solar fotovoltaica

199 reviews

Actualmente, el aprovechamiento de energías renovables es un factor de mucho interés a diferentes escalas de la actividad humana. El presente curso desarrolla los conceptos sobre la generación de pronósticos de energía renovable variable (ERV), las dife…

• edX
• 3-4 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Georgetown University

Quantum Mechanics for Everyone

113 reviews

Learn the fundamental notions of quantum mechanics at a level that is accessible to everyone. This course is listed as one of the best online courses of all time by Class Central and was a finalist for the 2018 edX Prize for Exceptional Contributions to…

• edX
• 7-10 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Molecular Biology - Part 1: DNA Replication and Repair

100 reviews

An in-depth adventure through DNA replication and repair to strengthen your scientific thinking and experimental design skills.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 9 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Animal Behaviour

94 reviews

Explore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially.

• edX
• 4-6 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time