Science Courses and Certifications

The Science of Gastronomy

165 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
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

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

• Best of All Time

Técnicas Cuantitativas y Cualitativas para la Investigación

39 reviews

El curso pretende acercar al alumno al método científico y, en concreto, cómo éste se aplica al estudio y análisis de los métodos de casos.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Dog Emotion and Cognition

18 reviews

Dog Emotion and Cognition will introduce you to the exciting new study of dog psychology, what the latest discoveries tell us about how dogs think and feel about us, and how we can use this new knowledge to further strengthen our relationship with our be…

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

11 reviews

Explore pet behavior and communication with the University of Edinburgh's 5-week course. Learn to understand your cat or dog's needs, dispel myths, and become a responsible pet owner.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life

146 reviews

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

• edX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Beer: the science of brewing

7 reviews

Ever wondered why your beer tastes the way it does? Learn how the ingredients, different biochemical reactions and process parameters in beer brewing influence the taste and aroma of beer.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mountains 101

616 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 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

155 reviews

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

• Coursera
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

University of Groningen

The Scientific Revolution: Understanding the Roots of Modern Science

9 reviews

Learn about the seventeenth-century Scientific Revolution and its role in shaping the modern Western world.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nutrition and Health: Human Microbiome

749 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
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Einstein Revolution

8 ratings at edX

Traces Albert Einstein’s engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

431 reviews

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

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production

173 reviews

Learn sustainable agricultural practices with NPTEL's 20-hour program on organic farming, covering topics from compost production to organic certification process.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

• Best of All Time

Introduction to the Natural Capital Project Approach

1 review

Stanford's 4-week course explores the Natural Capital Project Approach, requiring 8-10 hours of study per week.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)