12.007 Geobiology (MIT)

The interactive Earth system: biology in geologic, environmental and climate change throughout Earth history. Since life began it has continually shaped and re-shaped the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and the solid earth. Subject introduces the concept of "life as a geological agent" and examines the interaction between biology and the earth system during the roughly 4 billion years since life first appeared. Topics include the origin of the solar system and the early Earth atmosphere; the origin and evolution of life and its influence on climate up through and including the modern age and the problem of global warming; the global carbon cycle; and Astrobiology.

24.08J Philosophical Issues in Brain Science (MIT)

This course provides an introduction to important philosophical questions about the mind, specifically those that are intimately connected with contemporary psychology and neuroscience. Are our concepts innate, or are they acquired by experience? (And what does it even mean to call a concept 'innate'?) Are 'mental images' pictures in the head? Is color in the mind or in the world? Is the mind nothing more than the brain? Can there be a science of consciousness? The course will include guest lectures by Professors.

5.37 Introduction to Organic Synthesis Laboratory (MIT)

This course, which spans a third of a semester, provides students with experience with techniques employed in synthetic organic chemistry and to introduce them to the exciting research area of catalytic chiral catalyst. This class is part of the new laboratory curriculum in the MIT Department of Chemistry. Undergraduate Research-Inspired Experimental Chemistry Alternatives (URIECA) introduces students to cutting edge research topics in a modular format.

21M.303 Writing in Tonal Forms I (MIT)

Written and analytic exercises based on eighteenth- and nineteenth-century small forms and harmonic practice found in music such as the chorale preludes of Bach; minuets and trios of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven; and the songs and character pieces of Schubert and Schumann. Sightsinging laboratory is required.

15.281 Advanced Managerial Communication (MIT)

Builds on managerial communication skills developed in 15.280. Introduces interactive oral and interpersonal communication skills important to managers, including presenting to a hostile audience, running meetings, listening, and contributing to group decision-making. Includes team-run classes on chosen communication topics. Also includes an executive summary and a long oral presentation, both aimed at a business audience, generally in conjunction with a project for another subject.

Spanish for English Speakers (Part 2)

Pablo Pittaluga	Monday, December 07, 2009 9:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London This class is a repeat of the previous class conducted on 5th December 2009 for all those who missed out the live class. The topics will comprehend the Spanish language from an historical - linguistics perspective both in Spain and Latin America;...

Prepositions

Saraswathy Srinivas	Saturday, December 05, 2009 6:30 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Prepositions are important as they are part of a sentence. In almost all sentences we speak or write,prepositions are there. It is preposition which shows the relation between nouns or pronouns. So the prepositions introduce phrases which always cont...

Do You Need to Learn Grammar to Speak in English

Sarwan Singh	Saturday, December 05, 2009 3:00 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Many speakers fear that unless they learn grammar, they will not be able to speak in English. This class will try to remove this fear.

Spanish for English Speakers (Part 2)

Pablo Pittaluga	Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London The topics will comprehend the Spanish language from an historical - linguistics perspective both in Spain and Latin America; an introduction to its characteristics, and similarities to English, being both Indo-European. I have divided the subjects i...

Active and Passive Voice

Saraswathy Srinivas	Friday, December 04, 2009 12:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London The passive construction is one of the important usages in English. It has its own functions to perform and it is not a replacement to the active construction. Not all active sentences can be changed to passive. Do you know that passive verb may have...

Spanish for English Speakers (Part 2)

Pablo Pittaluga	Monday, December 07, 2009 9:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London This class is a repeat of the previous class conducted on 5th December 2009 for all those who missed out the live class. The topics will comprehend the Spanish language from an historical - linguistics perspective both in Spain and Latin America;...

Prepositions

Saraswathy Srinivas	Saturday, December 05, 2009 6:30 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Prepositions are important as they are part of a sentence. In almost all sentences we speak or write,prepositions are there. It is preposition which shows the relation between nouns or pronouns. So the prepositions introduce phrases which always cont...

Do You Need to Learn Grammar to Speak in English

Sarwan Singh	Saturday, December 05, 2009 3:00 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Many speakers fear that unless they learn grammar, they will not be able to speak in English. This class will try to remove this fear.

Spanish for English Speakers (Part 2)

Pablo Pittaluga	Saturday, December 05, 2009 9:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London The topics will comprehend the Spanish language from an historical - linguistics perspective both in Spain and Latin America; an introduction to its characteristics, and similarities to English, being both Indo-European. I have divided the subjects i...

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Saraswathy Srinivas	Friday, December 04, 2009 6:30 PM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London What are these verb forms and how do you identify them and use them? Do we have a definite set of verbs that are transitive and some as intransitive? Let us discuss these and we will do a lot of examples whereby you will identify these verb forms.

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Physics 21: Science from Superheroes to Global Warming

Have you ever wondered if Superman could really fly? What was Spiderman's spidey sense? How did Wonder Woman's invisible jet work? What does it really mean for something to be a scientific "fact"? Explore how science works and what constitutes "good" science through case studies drawn from a wide spectrum of people's experience, for example superheros, movies, and real world issues such as global warming. The case studies will provide the chance to act as science critics as the students develop a better appreciation for science and the scientific method.

White Collar Crime

Examines criminal activity within the professions, organizations, and businesses. Theories discussing the etiology of these acts are considered as well as perspectives regarding their control.

Online Instructor Training

Enhance your knowledge with the 10 areas of study included in this self-access training program. While all modules are open to any interested parties, the ability to upload assignments and complete quizzes is not.

Regulatory Requirements for Pharmaceutical Products

This course presents a detailed overview of the regulatory requirements for the discovery, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products (drugs and biologics). Individuals involved in manufacturing, quality control, research and development, and clinical studies will learn the latest information and will explore topics that include the product development process through commercialization, product characterization and preclinical evaluation, pharmaceutical industry requirements, clinical trial requirements, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), good laboratory practices (GLPs) and inspections, labeling medical products, and writing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submissions.

Medical Product Quality Systems

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Understand that original Regulations were oriented to domestic FDA needs; Understand that FDA has transformed original regulations into Quality System Regulations similar in structure to ISO 9001 system; Understand that National and International Guidance documents are generally set the criteria for Medical Devices (approvals); Understand that we start with the most widely known version of ISO 9001:1994, and add a few items to conform to FDA Regulations; Understand how all countries now operate (almost) with an ISO 9001:1994 Quality Systems; and Understand how a Technical Package can be organized for meeting worldwide needs.

Fundamentals of Business Analysis

This Fundamentals of Business Analysis course is a core course in the Business Analyst Certificate Program. The certificate program focuses on the skills needed to identify business requirements and to develop appropriate solution strategies. Today, business analysis involves a set of well-defined skills and knowledge that combine topics from traditional business and IT disciplines. Because the IT world changes so rapidly, many business analysts need to update their knowledge. The Business Analyst Certificate Program provides a concise learning opportunity for individuals wishing to enhance

California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET)

The University of California, Irvine Extension, supported by generous grants from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and The Boeing Company, is developing online courses to prepare science and mathematics teachers for the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET). The courses address the urgent need to help teachers prepare for and pass the CSET exams necessary to teach science and mathematics in California Schools. UC Irvine Extension's online test-preparation courses correspond with the 10 CSET science subtests and three CSET mathematics subtests. For those students seeking an online, instructor-led experience, all of the CSET courses will also be offered.

Spa Operations

As you'll learn in this course, running a successful and profitable spa requires a comprehensive understanding of spa operations. It begins with selecting the appropriate design, creating standard operating procedures, and acquiring in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day operations in the front of the house and the back of the house. This course is designed to demystify spa operations and provide a clear strategic overview of the knowledge and tools necessary to establish and run a profitable spa.

Capital Markets (NIRI)

In this course, we will examine several aspects of the global capital markets, including private and public financial intermediaries, domestic and global security markets, organized exchanges for stock and bond securities trading, and capitalization structure. We will also learn the mechanics of the buy-side/sell-side, the role of investment bankers and brokers, the underwriting process, various types of financial securities and derivatives, and other topics that are timely to today’s global markets.

E - Teachers Conference | ETCon 03

Kirsten Winkler	Friday, November 27, 2009 10:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London The third E-Teachers Conference has the topic "The Future of Teachers in a Global and Digital World". The panel: Duane Sider, Director of Communication, Rosetta Stone Shiv Rajendran, Operations Director, LanguageLab.com Christoper G...

Steps for a Successful Eteaching Career with WiZiQ

Sarvinder Sandhu	Friday, November 27, 2009 2:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Any teacher starting an online tutoring business would invariably ask this question - How do i start making money online? It's the same as offline world. Either you can work for someone or work for yourself. WiZiQ is an approach and tool that allows ...

Virtual Classroom : Free Online Teaching Software

Nidhi Sehgal	Friday, November 27, 2009 2:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London WiZiQ's Virtual Classroom is a perfect solution for all the teachers looking to start their online classes. The basic version is absolutely free of cost and is more feature rich than some of the commercial products. Amongst the features you get for f...

WiZiQ: Web Development 1

Marian Heddesheimer	Thursday, November 26, 2009 10:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Developing Web sites or applications for the web is necessary if you want to offer your own Web 2.0 solution. This class is the first in a series of classes about web development. In this class we will discuss: 1. How to start with web dev...

Mind Mapping

Marian Heddesheimer

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:00 AM (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time : Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London Mind mapping - painting your thoughts Mindmapping is a method to structure your thoughts, ideas and plannings. The method can be used to work optimal and brain friendly. It's also useful to structure your notes. We will learn:

Studying the arts and humanities

This unit is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve your confidence as an independent learner.

Studying religion

This unit will give you an opportunity to think about some of the key concepts and methods of the discipline of Religious Studies. You will meet examples of different forms of religious practice and belief, mostly from Britain and India.

David Hume

This unit examines Hume's reasons for being complacent in the face of death, as these are laid out in his suppressed essay of 1755, ‘Of the immortality of the soul’. More generally, they examine some of the shifts in attitude concerning death and religious belief that were taking place in Europe at the end of the eighteenth century, through examination of this and other short essays.

History as commemoration

Commemoration – remembering and marking your past – makes an important contribution to our sense of community. Written texts, memorials, letters and photographs can all serve to commemorate events, people and values we wish to remember from our past.

Form and uses of language

In this unit we will consider how language can be used in different ways for different purposes. To do this we will use the theme of memorial and commemoration. In the first section we briefly discuss the life of the poet Siegfried Sassoon before examining both his poetry and prose. Through this we will see how he conveys meaning in different ways for different audiences using different forms. Following this we discuss more generally how different meanings can be conveyed using prose and poetic language.

Aberdulais Falls: a case study in Welsh heritage

This unit looks at the Aberulais Falls in Wales, and considers the key issues affecting the decision-making of the bodies which are responsible for looking after our heritage. We examine the heritage debates: who decides what should be preserved from the past as our heritage, who is this heritage for, and how should it be presented and explained?

Schubert's Lieder: settings of Goethe's poems

This unit looks at the short poems in German that were set to music by Franz Schubert (1797–1828) for a single voice with piano, a genre known as ‘Lieder’ (the German for ‘songs’). Once they became widely known, Schubert's Lieder influenced generations of songwriters up to the present day.This unit then discusses a selection of Schubert's settings of Goethe's poems, and recordings of all of them are provided. You can find the poems, in German with parallel translations into English and the music scores of four of the song settings, on the unit home page. You are not expected to be able to read the music, but even if you are not very familiar with musical notation, you may well find the scores useful in identifying what is happening in the songs.

The Enlightenment

The unit will examine the Enlightenment. To help understand the nature and scale of the cultural changes of the time, we offer a 'map' of the conceptual territory and the intellectual and cultural climate. We will examine the impact of Enlightenment on a variety of areas including science, religion, the classics, art and nature. Finally, we will examine the forces of change which led from Enlightenment to Romanticism.

What is poetry?

Have you always wanted to try to write poetry but never quite managed to start? This unit is designed to illustrate the techniques behind both the traditional forms of poetry and free verse. You will learn how you can use your own experiences to develop ideas and how to harness your imagination.

Commemoration: visual texts

This unit explores the commemoration of war through treating two war memorials – the Sandham Memorial Chapel and the Royal Artillery Memorial – as 'visual texts'. By helping you to respond to visual cues the unit aims for you to develop your understanding of these memorials, not only as memorials, but as artefacts or 'made objects'. It does this through consideration of such factors as the location of the monument; its function and purpose; its symbolism or realism; use of materials and overall form.

War memorials and commemoration

This unit gives you the opportunity to practise good study techniques using the theme of commemoration and memorials. It will help you to begin to think about how form influences meaning in the arts and how ideas influence approaches to the humanities.

The incredible shrinking chip

One of the most important technologies in use today is also one of the smallest. The microchip was invented in Scotland in 1947 and is now at the heart of the electronics industry. This unit uses video clips to explore how the microchip is made and how it works, and to predict the future of this incredible technology.

Forth Road Bridge

Scotland's Forth Road Bridge may not be the most beautiful bridge over the Firth of Forth, but it is an incredible feat of engineering and is integral to the economy of the entire area. However, rust is threatening to destroy the cables that suspend the road. This unit uses video to explore the issues associated with the potential demise of this great bridge.

Robert Owen and New Lanark

Childcare, education, working conditions, healthcare, crime … these issues are hotly debated in today's society. They are also issues that Robert Owen, seen by some as a visionary and by others as a knave and a charlatan, sought to address in the early 1800s. This unit uses a series of essays written by Owen to explore the ideas of this important and controversial figure.

Heritage case studies: Scotland

The heritage traditions of Scotland are unique in comparison to the rest of Britain. This unit uses two case studies to demonstrate how heritage sites have helped to forge the Scottish national identity and history.

Dundee, jute and empire

Britain was the first country to industrialise, and it acquired the largest empire ever during this same period. But its sphere of economic influence extended far beyond the boundaries of the formal British Empire. This unit focuses on the economics of empire, using a case study of one town, Dundee in eastern Scotland, to explore this huge topic.

The origins of the wars of the three kingdoms

From Catholic rebellion to Civil War, what happened during the latter years of the reign of Charles I that caused people to take up arms against their fellow citizens? This unit looks at the background of the wars between England, Scotland and Ireland and how the king’s actions led to the rift between royalists and parliamentarians.

Napoleonic paintings

In this unit we will examine a range of Napoleonic imagery by David, Gros and a number of other artists, beginning with comparatively simple single-figure portraits and moving on to elaborate narrative compositions such as Jaffa and Eylau. In so doing, we will have three main aims: to develop your skills of visual analysis, to examine the relationship between art and politics and to introduce you to some of the complex issues involved in interpreting works of art.

Start writing fiction

Have you always wanted to write, but never quite had the courage to start? This unit will give you an insight into how authors create their characters and the settings for their work. You will also be able to look at the different genres for fiction.

Picturing the family

Besides being simple mementos family photographs can offer insights into the past. This unit looks at some of the ways photographs can reveal, and sometimes conceal, important information about the past. It teaches the skills and provides some of the knowledge needed to interpret such pictorial sources.