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A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/principles-of-economics Offered by Rice University. Unlock the Fundamental Knowledge of Economics. How can we make the world a better place by studying choice in a ... |
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Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/algorithmic-thinking-1 Experienced Computer Scientists analyze and solve computational problems at a level of abstraction that is beyond that of any particular programming language. This two-part course builds on the principles that you learned in our Principles of Computing course and is designed to train students in the mathematical concepts and process of "Algorithmic Thinking", allowing them to build simpler, more efficient solutions to real-world computational problems. In part 1 of this course, we will study t |
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Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/algorithmic-thinking-2 Experienced Computer Scientists analyze and solve computational problems at a level of abstraction that is beyond that of any particular programming language. This two-part class is designed to train students in the mathematical concepts and process of "Algorithmic Thinking", allowing them to build simpler, more efficient solutions to computational problems. In part 2 of this course, we will study advanced algorithmic techniques such as divide-and-conquer and dynamic programming. As the centr |
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America Through Foreign Eyes (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/america-through-foreign-eyes The United States has always been a source of fascination — both attraction and repulsion — for the people of France, Mexico, China, Russia, and African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Sudan. "America Through Foreign Eyes" is a rich, interdisciplinary, international course that features Rice University faculty from a variety of disciplines and area studies. Focused on perceptions of America abroad, the course is a cross between World Cultures and American Studies. The course features five |
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An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/interactive-python-1 This two-part course is designed to help students with very little or no computing background learn the basics of building simple interactive applications. Our language of choice, Python, is an easy-to learn, high-level computer language that is used in many of the computational courses offered on Coursera. To make learning Python easy, we have developed a new browser-based programming environment that makes developing interactive applications in Python simple. These applications will involve wi |
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An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2) (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/interactive-python-2 This two-part course is designed to help students with very little or no computing background learn the basics of building simple interactive applications. Our language of choice, Python, is an easy-to learn, high-level computer language that is used in many of the computational courses offered on Coursera. To make learning Python easy, we have developed a new browser-based programming environment that makes developing interactive applications in Python simple. These applications will involve wi |
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Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/anatomy-physiology-levels-of-organization This course will provide a basic introduction to the human body. It will examine common organizational patterns and terms in anatomy. It will also provide a micro-level view of essential elements and compounds at the atomical and molecular level before expanding to the cellular and tissue levels. Finally, we will look at how tissue can form organs and even an entire organ system with the skin through our look at the Integumentary System. This course provides a strong foundation upon which the f |
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Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/anatomy--physiology-support--movement The second course begins the systems-based approach to human anatomy and physiology at the organ, organ system, and organism level. Three major body systems related to support and movement will be explored in detail: the skeletal and muscular systems. Course material will cover both the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of each system with direct application to human development and disease. |
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Assessing Cultural Climate (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/assessing-cultural-climate Assessment is an integral part of any strategic effort. This course provides a familiarization of assessment practices and provides learners with various traditional and nontraditional methods of measurement to assist in making informed improvements to their DE&I initiatives. You will also expand your knowledge in creating bias-free and inclusive evaluation tools with special emphasis placed on assessing organizational climate and culture. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Ex |
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Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/descriptive-statistics-statistical-distributions-business-application The ability to understand and apply Business Statistics is becoming increasingly important in the industry. A good understanding of Business Statistics is a requirement to make correct and relevant interpretations of data. Lack of knowledge could lead to erroneous decisions which could potentially have negative consequences for a firm. This course is designed to introduce you to Business Statistics. We begin with the notion of descriptive statistics, which is summarizing data using a few numbers |
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Best Practices in Planning DE&I Interventions (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/best-practices-in-planning-dei-interventions Best practices in Planning DE&I Interventions presents a “how-to,” step-by-step approach to planning around and executing diversity initiatives. From recruitment, retention, and training, this module addresses issues such as what do you do when your organization is not ready for DE&I, to how to turn principle concepts of DE&I into practical application and desired deliverables. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Understand the challenges of DE&I strategic planning and how to cre |
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Biases and Portfolio Selection (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/biases-portfolio-selection Investors tend to be their own worst enemies. In this third course, you will learn how to capitalize on understanding behavioral biases and irrational behavior in financial markets. You will start by learning about the various behavioral biases – mistakes that investors make and understand their reasons. You will learn how to recognize your own mistakes as well as others’ and understand how these mistakes can affect investment decisions and financial markets. You will also explore how different |
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Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/hypothesis-testing-confidence-intervals Confidence intervals and Hypothesis tests are very important tools in the Business Statistics toolbox. A mastery over these topics will help enhance your business decision making and allow you to understand and measure the extent of ‘risk’ or ‘uncertainty’ in various business processes. This is the third course in the specialization "Business Statistics and Analysis" and the course advances your knowledge about Business Statistics by introducing you to Confidence Intervals and Hypothesis Testi |
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Business Statistics and Analysis (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/business-statistics-analysis Offered by Rice University. Build Data Analysis and Business Modeling Skills. Gain the ability to apply statistics and data analysis tools ... |
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Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/business-statistics-analysis-capstone The Business Statistics and Analysis Capstone is an opportunity to apply various skills developed across the four courses in the specialization to a real life data. The Capstone, in collaboration with an industry partner uses publicly available ‘Housing Data’ to pose various questions typically a client would pose to a data analyst. Your job is to do the relevant statistical analysis and report your findings in response to the questions in a way that anyone can understand. Please remember that t |
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Capstone: Build a Winning Investment Portfolio (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/investment-portfolio-management-capstone Put your investment and portfolio management knowledge to the test through five weeks of hands-on investment experiences: • Developing and managing your own simulated investment portfolio, resulting in a peer-graded report covering portfolio strategy, analysis, and performance • Advising case study clients on a variety of investment topics, essentially acting as an investment advisor in a simulated environment recommending strategies for and changes in portfolios based on challenges and issue |
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Communication Skills for Engineers (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/leadership-communication-engineers Offered by Rice University. Build Your Engineering Communication Toolkit. Build a toolkit of communication skills that gives you the ... |
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Concurrent Programming in Java (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/concurrent-programming-in-java This course teaches learners (industry professionals and students) the fundamental concepts of concurrent programming in the context of Java 8. Concurrent programming enables developers to efficiently and correctly mediate the use of shared resources in parallel programs. By the end of this course, you will learn how to use basic concurrency constructs in Java such as threads, locks, critical sections, atomic variables, isolation, actors, optimistic concurrency and concurrent collections, as |
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Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organizations (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/defining-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-organizations Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations is the first course of a four-course series. This course introduces the core definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and reasons why these efforts can often fail. We will also explore the elements for making the case for diversity and the concept of DE&I maturation where learners can assess their organization’s activities to determine where it may place on the DE&I continuum. By the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. P |
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Engineering Project Management (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/engineering-project-management Offered by Rice University. Manage Successful Engineering Projects. Master strategies and tools to more effectively and successfully manage ... |
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Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/initiating-planning The goal of the course is to give you the tools to initiate a project plan, manage both stakeholders and relationships, organize their team, develop a project charter, and build a business case for a project. By the end of this course you will be able to: - Perform a project assessment using information from previous projects and lessons learned - Identify key deliverables based on business requirements while managing customer expectations - Perform a stakeholder analysis and create a man |
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Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/project-risk-quality-management Many Project Managers focus only on the scope, schedule and budget. However, a successful project requires that you manage risk, control the quality of the deliverables, engage and manage people and procure goods and services. This course will focus on these key support functions that make the difference between a highly successful project and an average one. During the course, you will prepare a Qualitative Risk Analysis and Evaluate the Cost of Quality for a provided Case Study. By the end |
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Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/scope-time-management-cost Scope, time, and cost management are at the heart of successful project management. This course will give you the tools to develop a project scope, schedule and budget and then status them to predict project performance. Throughout the course, you will learn about change management and techniques to implement it. By the end of this course you will be able to: • Create a requirements document • Create a Project Scope Statement • Identify ways to control the scope of the project • Decompose th |
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English and Academic Preparation - Grad Track (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/copy-of-glasscock The English and Academic Preparation – Grad Track non-credit course is for students who wish to strengthen their academic skills in preparation for graduate studies. This certificate course is designed to help both domestic and international students communicate more effectively in spoken and written contexts, read and comprehend scholarly texts, and take notes more efficiently. Ideally, prospective students have completed or are near completion of a bachelor’s degree and would like to study for |
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English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/glasscock The English and Academic Preparation - Pre-Collegiate non-credit course is for students with a (minimum) high-intermediate level of English. This certificate course is designed to help domestic and international students develop the academic skills necessary for success in undergraduate studies at an American university while strengthening their English proficiency. Ideally, prospective students have completed or are near completion of a high school diploma in their country and would like to co |
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Finance for Non-Finance Professionals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/finance-for-non-finance This short course surveys all the major topics covered in a full semester MBA level finance course, but with a more intuitive approach on a very high conceptual level. The goal here is give you a roadmap and framework for how financial professional make decisions. We will cover the basics of financial valuation, the time value of money, compounding returns, and discounting the future. You will understand discounted cash flow (DCF) valuation and how it compares to other methods. We also ste |
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Fundamentals of Computing (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/computer-fundamentals Offered by Rice University. Prepare for Advanced Computer Science Courses. Learn how to program and think like a Computer Scientist |
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Fundamentals of Immunology (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/immunology Offered by Rice University. Learn basic concepts and vocabulary in immunology!. Analyze new developments in immunological therapies designed ... |
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Fundamentals of Immunology: Death by Friendly Fire (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/immunology-friendlyfire Course 3 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material. This is the third leg of the journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In the first course we learned about innate immunity and B cell function. In the second course we studied T cell function and coordination of the immune response. Fundamentals of Immunology: Death by Friendly Fire introduces stu |
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Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with the Dark Side (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundamentals-of-immunology-four-dueling-with-the-dark-side Fundamentals of Immunology, Course 4: Dueling with the Dark Side, covers the constant battle between your immune system and threats to your health. The first two lectures discuss viral and cellular pathogens, focusing on specific tactics they use to deflect immune attack. Next, a cheerier lecture describes other immune-based therapies, beginning with the use of engineered antibodies to treat specific diseases. This lecture continues with vaccine development (viral-engineered, killed, RNA-compone |
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Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/immunologyfundamentalsimmunitybcells Course 1 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material. This is the first leg of a three-part journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In this part we hope to give you the vocabulary and concepts you need to interact with the medical community and to provide them in a context that makes them memorable. Fundamentals of Immunology introduces students to |
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Fundamentals of Immunology: T Cells and Signaling (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/immunologyfundamentalstcellssignaling Course 2 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous course's material. This is the second half of the journey through the defenses your body uses to keep you healthy. In the first part we learned about innate immunity and B cell function. The second part covers T cell function and coordination of the immune response. Fundamentals of Immunology: T cells and Signaling builds on the first cour |
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General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/general-chemistry This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. We will use a free on-line textbook, Concept Development Studies in Chemistry, available via Rice’s Connexions project. The fundamental concepts in the course will be introduced via the Concept Development Approach developed at Rice University. In this approach, we will develop the concepts you need to know from experimental observations and scientific reasoning rather than simply telling you the concept |
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Global Financial Markets and Instruments (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/global-financial-markets-instruments Get a running start in the high-stakes world of financial investment! This first course is designed to help you become an informed investor by providing you with the essential concepts for long-term success in managing money. You’ll start by learning the role of financial markets and financial assets in a well-functioning economy. From there, you’ll learn about the wide range of financial instruments available in major asset classes, their features and valuations. You’ll explore how financial |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology I (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/human-anatomy-physiology-1 Offered by Rice University. Unlock the Secrets of the Human Body. You will gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology for ... |
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Human Anatomy & Physiology II (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/human-anatomy-physiology-2 Offered by Rice University. Unlock the Secrets of the Human Body. You will gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology for ... |
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Interpersonal Communication for Engineering Leaders (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/interpersonal-communication This course covers communication skills that engineering leaders use every day to motivate, inspire, and support the people in their organizations. Speaking and writing are basic leadership communication skills. (We covered these topics in the Specialization course 1 and 3.) However, leaders also need to be skillful interpersonal communicators. Modern business requires communication skills that are effective across cultures, generations, and genders. Communication is also a key skill in build |
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Introduction à l'analyse de données à l'aide d'Excel (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/excel-data-analysis-fr L'utilisation d'Excel est répandue dans l'industrie. C'est un outil d'analyse de données très puissant et presque toutes les grandes et petites entreprises utilisent Excel au quotidien. Ce cours d'introduction à l'utilisation d'Excel est conçu pour vous donner une connaissance pratique d'Excel dans le but de l'utiliser ultérieurement pour des sujets plus avancés dans le domaine des statistiques d'entreprise. Le cours est conçu en gardant à l'esprit deux types d'apprenants - ceux qui ont très peu |
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Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-biology-biodiversity In this course we will examine the incredible variety of life that inhabits this planet including microorganisms, plants, and animals. For each of the major groups we’ll learn about their characteristics, functions, and how they came into existence as well as some of the roles they play in the natural world, and how they’re relevant to people. We’ll also take a close look at us humans and consider what we know about our origins and what might become of us in the future. |
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Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-biology Offered by Rice University. Understand nature like a biologist.. Embark on a journey from the classroom to museums and nature reserves to ... |
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Introduction to Biology: Evolution (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/introduction-to-biology-evolution Evolution is one of the most interesting fields within biology, and one that’s central to a complete understanding of modern biology. We begin by tracing how Charles Darwin developed a theory of evolution by natural selection and the many ways that biologists have advanced the science of evolution since his lifetime. We then go on to learn about the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives. |
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Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/excel-data-analysis The use of Excel is widespread in the industry. It is a very powerful data analysis tool and almost all big and small businesses use Excel in their day to day functioning. This is an introductory course in the use of Excel and is designed to give you a working knowledge of Excel with the aim of getting to use it for more advance topics in Business Statistics later. The course is designed keeping in mind two kinds of learners - those who have very little functional knowledge of Excel and those w |
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Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-electricity-magnetism Offered by Rice University. Understand Electricity, Magnetism and Circuits. This specialization is equivalent to a one semester ... |
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Introduction to Mechanics (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-to-mechanics Offered by Rice University. Understand the Physics of Mechanics and Motion. This specialization is equivalent to a one semester ... |
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Introduction to Scripting in Python (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/introduction-scripting-in-python Offered by Rice University. Launch Your Career in Python Programming. Master the core concepts of scripting in Python to enable you to solve ... |
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Introduction to Teaching English Learners (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/intro-to-teaching-english-learners Offered by Rice University. Empower the English Learners in Your Classroom. Master teaching strategies that support culturally and ... |
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Investment and Portfolio Management (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/investment-portolio-management Offered by Rice University. Build a Winning Investment Portfolio. Improve your investment strategies with real-world skills, insights, and ... |
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Investment Strategies and Portfolio Analysis (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/investment-strategies-portfolio-analysis In this course, you will learn about latest investment strategies and performance evaluation. You will start by learning portfolio performance measures and discuss best practices in portfolio performance evaluation. You will explore different evaluation techniques such as style analysis and attribution analysis and apply them to evaluate different investment strategies. Special emphasis will be given to recent financial market innovations and current investment trends. After this course, lear |
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Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/key-concepts-in-organizational-dei Key Concepts in Organizational DE&I is the second course of a four-course series and explores the foundational principles of DE&I and how they often impact decision-making within organizations. While these concepts are common, this course presents them through the unique lens of an equal opportunity professional with experience resolving complaints of discrimination and delivering DE&I programming to influence organizational culture and policy. By the end of this course, you will able to: 1. De |
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Leadership Development for Engineers (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/leadership-development-engineers Offered by Rice University. Become an Effective Engineering Leader . Advance your engineering career into leadership and management roles. |