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Learn an ethically based, whole-systems design approach to create sustainable human settlements and institutions. Although rooted in horticulture and agriculture, we’ll also touch on regional planning, ecology, architecture, and international development.

This course provides an introduction to the environmental aspects of sustainability, including renewable energy techniques, the impact of nonrenewable sources, air quality, storm water management, land use, and the built environment. Topics include climate change and greenhouse gases; wind, solar, water, and geothermal energy; bio-fuels; conservation techniques; global demand; legal and regulatory aspects; and job creation. After completing this course, students will be able converse knowledgeably about the broader context of sustainability and environmental impacts, social consequences and financial opportunities.

In this six-week course, you will learn the basics about our energy and climate obligations. You will also prepare yourself to continue learning as these issues evolve. You will evaluate demand-side (e.g. more efficient buildings and automobiles) and supply-side (e.g. solar and wind) strategies for more sustainable use of energy. The course will require fact-based analysis of our energy obligations and possible ways to meet them. Please also consider enrolling in Sustainable Energy Innovation which begins June 2.

Arjaus los invita a participar en este curso donde aprenderán las bases del apasionante mundo de Ableton Live, programa líder en producción musical y performance en vivo.

Introduction to Applied Investing is intended for anyone who wants to become more informed and savvier about investing. With its own unique lingo, the world of investments is viewed by many as extremely complex and intimidating. Once you learn the major concepts and jargon of finance, the financial markets and the wide array of investment offerings won't seem so complicated. Whether you want to work as a professional investment analyst or just become a wiser investor, this course is designed to help you understand the basics of investing. We’ll cover the major investment vehicles such as: common stock, bonds, real estate, alternative investments, and the various methods of investing. You’ll develop insights into the financial markets and learn how to establish a sound, long-term investment strategy.

This course is designed to help you get started as a behavioral science student, become familiar with the academic programs within the field, and prepare you for your first meeting with your academic advisor or academic counselor once you make your decision about which program to pursue.

Effective communication skills are recognized as the number one skill desired by employers (Job Outlook, NACE, 2012). This course focuses on the basics of business writing, starting with the fundamentals and understanding your audience. This course combines discussion boards and exercises to focus on core skills in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Students focus on real world applications of effective writing strategies to reduce miscommunication and increase efficiency of their messages. Required text: Business Communication for Success, v. 1.0, by Scott McLean Purchase at Flat World Knowledge, Cost: $19.95

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.

The Cloud Institute’s Education for Sustainability (EfS) online course is designed to increase participants’ awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the core concepts, content, and habits of mind that characterize Sustainability and Education for Sustainability (EfS). This online learning community has been designed to provide a foundation in EfS, and the six-week course engages participants in activities that combine systems thinking, sustainable economics, and the science of sustainability, and is open to anyone interested in gaining awareness and new ways of thinking about prosperity, responsible citizenship, and the restoration of our living systems. Course content will be delivered via video, podcasts and handouts – and we will host 3 live chats with Jaimie Cloud. We have optional recommended resources in the form of access to our online portal Cloud Commons. The fee is $39 for a six week subscription to the EfS Content Library of Cloud Institute units and lessons, templates, assessment protocols, enduring understandings, and workshop materials.

Elements of Pain is a five-week self-directed course in pain medicine intended for medical professionals (general practitioners and family doctors) or anyone in the healthcare profession managing people in pain and looking to increase their knowledge and abilities in managing these patients. This course will provide an introduction and approach to the assessment of someone presenting with pain. To reduce pain and suffering, we must have an understanding and knowledge of pain and its processes. Our approach must be systematic and focused on the assessment of the person in pain, including taking a full and relevant history, which should be followed by a patient-orientated physical examination.

Learn about grants and find funding to support your nonprofit work.

This course will introduce students to GIS and the principles of spatial data in their personal life as well as applications of GIS across various industries.

The world today requires interfaith leaders; this course offers a comprehensive and academically rigorous examination of this concept. We cover fundamental questions around religious identity and building blocks of pluralism and religious literacy.

Most mathematical models of science and engineering problems cannot be solved exactly or they take too long to solve exactly. Learn how to solve the models approximately.

Learn how to find approximate solutions to mathematical models that cannot be solved exactly or need a long time to find an exact solution.

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.

Introduction to Openness in Education provides a broad overview of the ways in which openness impacts many areas of education

This course provides an introduction to osteopathic medicine designed to inform future osteopathic med students, potential patients, and non-osteopathic medical professionals of the methods and practices in the field.

For anyone who believes in the power of arts and creativity to make changes in people's lives and neighborhoods. Inspiring examples and useful skills for artists and those who work with people in health, educational, social and community settings.

This course is a survey of the pharmacy profession and its history, practice, ethics, regulation, career opportunities, and more. Topics relating to medication use and drug development are explored through lectures and interviews with pharmacists.