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This course explores the noir aesthetic as it emerged in the post-World War II era as a major style of Hollywood filmmaking. The course also brings together many digital projects that involve deepening our critical and popular understanding of film noir.

College Algebra Prep will get you ready for College Algebra. We will cover the prerequisite algebra topics, study skills, success skills, and things you need to know about electronic homework systems, to be successful in college algebra. You will supply the drive and commitment to make this a successful course for you.

This course provides an overview of the evolving field of cybersecurity, with an introduction to cybersecurity standards and law. Students will learn about common cyber attacks and the techniques for identifying, detecting, and defending against cybersecurity threats. They will also gain a basic understanding of personal, physical, network, web, and wireless security, as well as a foundation for more advanced study of cybersecurity.

Are you an educator? Double your impact by taking advantage of both the classroom and online environments. Explore methods to effectively combine the two formats and build a class community that engages students and supports active learning in any subject area. For educators both new and experienced. To receive a certificate of completion from the instructor the students must complete one of two options for the final project.

Are you an instructor trying to shake things up a bit? Join us for this Australian BOSTES endorsed professional development course on differentiation and how it can be used to enhance classroom instruction and learning.

Low-income populations are at high risk for diet-related diseases, and many rely each month on charitable food assistance. Thus, it is imperative that food banks consider the nutritional quality of the foods they procure and distribute.

Designed for anyone with basic knowledge of digital environments, this course introduces e-learning design.

This course provides tools to help caring professionals enhance professional caring practices in everyday work environments. Learners will be introduced to Watson’s Caring Science. Exploration and learning related to key concepts will be supported through the introduction of mindfulness practice, reflective narrative, and contemplative art. Asynchronous discussion, moderated by a team of educators knowledgeable in Caring Science, will provide a forum for ongoing interaction and discovery among participants during each four-week class session. Participants who complete all of the course learning modules will earn certificates of completion.

As an animation artist, why do you need to know physics? Chuck Jones once said, “We must all start with the believable. That is the essence of our craft.” This course will show you how to create believable motion and when to break the laws of physics.

Prior Learning Assessment for Educators and Industry is earned through the assessment of learning acquired from life and work experiences. This course will explore CPL theories, service delivery models, policy development steps, college and industry articulation development, portfolio development and assessment, and existing credit crosswalks and available assessment resources.

It's been 100 years since New Hampshire held its first presidential primary, and the story of this preeminent political contest is packed with colorful personalities and interesting anecdotes. In this course you'll learn about the history of the presidential nomination process, the role New Hampshire plays in the media's coverage of elections and how the state is often a proving ground for unknown candidates and fledgling political operatives.

FX’s The Strain depicts a city in the chaos of a rapidly spreading disease epidemic, coupled with a devastating cyber-virus attack. This course will explore the real-world science behind virus and parasite biology, cyber security and epidemiological modeling.

The Human Factor in Aviation will cover a variety of human factors topics that play a significant role in aviation safety. As a participant in this course you will be able to interact with students and aviation professionals from around the world.

This course is for K-12 teachers who are looking for creative and innovative ways to engage their students in solving real-world problems through the design thinking process.

Are you considering a career in engineering? Are you fascinated by what engineers do? In this pre-college course, you will gain an understanding of the various fields of engineering and explore the engineering design process, from conceptual design and optimal choice evaluation to project construction.

Learning economics through short video clips, classic readings, podcasts, and innovative assignments makes learning the science of choice fun, exciting and relevant. The “read, watch, listen, and do” approach is used to make learning both engaging and effective. The reading assignments are compact and the videos, podcasts, and assignments re-enforce each other in a manner that assures mastery of key learning objectives in economics and personal finance. Even if this is your first online course, you will find this one informative and user-friendly.

Digital technology has introduced profound changes to how we pursue learning today. This 4 week course will help instructors, managers and mentors alike acquire the fundamentals of teaching and communicating using the latest education tools.

This course provides an introduction to elearning expectations; elearning basic skills and strategies; and elearning resources which support student success. This course is designed for students interested in taking online college courses and/or becoming more successful online college students.

Light is a familiar and fascinating topic for children and adults. This self-paced, 5-week course celebrates the International Year of Light by preparing and inspiring formal and informal educators to teach children ages 6-14 the fundamentals of light and optics.

Are you new to teaching adults? Develop a teaching mindset and be a classroom success!