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Real-Time Mission-Critical Systems Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/real-time-mission-critical-systems-design This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5317, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Upon completion of this course the learner will know the difference between systems you can bet your life on (mission critical) and those which provide predictable response and quality of service (reliable). This will be achieved not only by study of design methods and patterns for mission critical systems, but also through implementation of soft real-time sy |
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Relational Database Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/relational-database-design Have you ever wanted to build a database but don't know where to start? This course will provide you a step-by-step guidance. We are going to start from a raw idea to an implementable relational database. Getting on the path, practicing the real-life mini cases, you will be confident and comfortable with Relational Database Design. Let's get started! Relational Database Design can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on th |
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Renewable Energy (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/renewable-energy Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Renewable Energy Technologies and Implementation. Build a comprehensive understanding of ... |
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Renewable Energy Futures (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-energy-futures Renewable energy's future is bright, yet uncertain. Will it continue to grow rapidly? Is current growth sufficient to achieve climate stabilization? How do related technologies, like electric vehicles and heat pumps, fit in? This course will shed light on the many confusing and at-times inconsistent claims and predictions for renewable energy. We’ll review promising new renewable technologies and approaches, such as floating platforms for wind turbines and building-integrated photovoltaic |
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Renewable Energy Projects (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-energy-projects Understanding renewable energy technologies is important, but equally important is knowing how to effectively deploy these technologies to provide renewable energy to end-users – the topic of this course. Upon completion of the course, you will understand the development and management of renewable energy projects, large and small, from conception to launch and subsequent operation. This course will teach you to plan, execute, and operate renewable energy projects such as solar PV plants, win |
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Renewable Energy Technology Fundamentals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-energy-technology-fundamentals Renewable energy is one of the fastest growing industries on the planet, with billions of dollars invested each year to meet international energy sustainability goals. This course will provide you with a solid foundation for understanding and deploying important renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar. In addition, you will come away with a good understanding of important energy storage technologies such as pumped hydro, batteries, and hydrogen. Upon completing the course, you w |
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Renewable Power and Electricity Systems (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/renewable-power-electricity-systems The energy revolution in underway. Renewable energy is growing at an astounding pace - notably in electricity. Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems account for most new power plants built worldwide, and are essential to building a low-carbon and sustainable energy future. As a result, there are countless new opportunities in renewable electricity. This course provides a solid grounding in the basics of renewable electricity. We'll start with how electricity is measured, how el |
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Science of Exercise (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/science-exercise Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to identify behaviors, choices, and environments that impact your health and training. You will explore a number of significant adjustments required by your body in order to properly respond to the physical stress of exercise, including changes in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, nutritional considerations, causes of muscle soreness & fatigu |
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Search and Display Advertising (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/search-and-display-advertising Consumers search for virtually everything. This includes the things that small businesses do, from restaurants to bespoke products. When consumers search they get organic results along with paid results. Paid search ads are systematically designed to be relevant. As a result, they’re often useful at getting consumers where they want to go. Consumers don’t tune out paid search like other types of digital ads. Search ads can be a small business opportunity. While larger advertisers pay massive a |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/sel-capstone In this course the instructors (Randy Testa, Ben Kirshner, Emily Price, and Dan Liston) have designed two culminating projects for the Coursera Specialization entitled – “The Teacher and SEL”. The two options include: “A Teacher Implementation Plan”, and “The Cinema, SEL, and the Classroom”. This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization “The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”. Interested in earning 3 university credits from the University of Colorado-Boulder for this specializ |
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SEL for Students: A Path to Social Emotional Well-Being (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/sel-for-students Social and emotional learning, or SEL, programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. In this course the instructor (Emily Price) introduces you to the history and framings of social and emotional learning preK-12 curricula, as well as various elementary, middle, and high school SEL programs and associated research. This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization “The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”. Interested in earning 3 university credits from the University o |
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Semiconductor Devices (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/semiconductor-devices Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Master the Fundamentals of Semiconductors. Analyze the fundamentals of semiconductors and ... |
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Semiconductor Physics (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/semiconductor-physics This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5630, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This course introduces basic concepts of quantum theory of solids and presents the theory describing the carrier behaviors in semiconductors. The course balances fundamental physics with application to semiconductors and other electronic devices. At the end of this course learners will be able to: 1. Understand the energy band structures and their significan |
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Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensor-manufacturing-process-control "Sensor Manufacturing and Process Control" can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5343, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is our fourth course in our specialization on Embedding Sensor and Motors. To get the most out of this course, you should first take our first course entitled "Sensors and Sensor Circuits", our second course entitled "Motor and Motor Control Circuits", and our third course entitled "Pressure, Force, Motion, and Humidity Sens |
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Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/sensors-circuit-interface This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5340, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. After taking this course, you will be able to: ● Understand how to specify the proper thermal, flow, or rotary sensor for taking real-time process data. ● Implement thermal sensors into an embedded system in both hardware and software. ● Add the sensor and sensor interface into a microprocessor based development kit. ● Create hardware and firmware to process |
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Social Media Advertising (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/social-media-advertising Social media platforms are driven by digital advertising. As a result, social media advertising is affordable and can be purchased at almost any budget. Targeting options in social media advertising are also sophisticated. It is possible to tailor ads around a user’s behaviors (e.g., likes, posts and clicks). This course unpacks small business use cases of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter advertising. From basic campaigns, to advanced techniques including lookalike modeling and audience retargeti |
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Software Architecture for Big Data (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/software-architecture-big-data Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Big Data Meets Software Engineering. Learn the principles of building and architecting large ... |
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Software Architecture Patterns for Big Data (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/software-architecture-patterns-for-big-data The course is intended for individuals looking to understand the architecture patterns necessary to take large software systems that make use of big data to production. You will transform big data prototypes into high quality tested production software. After measuring the performance characteristics of distributed systems, you will identify trouble areas and implement scalable solutions to improve performance. Upon completion of the course you will know how to scale production data stores to p |
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Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/spacecraft-dynamics-control Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Explore a Career in Spacecraft Attitude Analysis.. Master the theories and concepts of ... |
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Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/capstone-mars-mission The goal of this capstone spacecraft dynamics project is to employ the skills developed in the rigid body Kinematics, Kinetics and Control courses. An exciting two-spacecraft mission to Mars is considered where a primary mother craft is in communication with a daughter vehicle in another orbit. The challenges include determining the kinematics of the orbit frame and several desired reference frames, numerically simulating the attitude dynamics of the spacecraft in orbit, and implementing a fee |
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Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/spacecraft-formation-relative-orbits Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Explore a Career in Spacecraft Relative Orbits. Master the theories and concepts of spacecraft ... |
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Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/specialty-topics-biology-across-disciplines In this course, we will explore the applicability and relationship of biology to the arts, business, and psychology. First, we’ll discuss art as a foundational practice to biology and how biology as a science can explain how we interact with the arts, in particular, our experiences making and listening to music. Next, we will discuss the business of biology and how research is funded and the process of clinical trials and human subjects research. Then we will examine two topics at the interface |
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Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing in Data Science Applications (Coursera) This course will focus on theory and implementation of hypothesis testing, especially as it relates to applications in data science. Students will learn to use hypothesis tests to make informed decisions from data. Special attention will be given to the general logic of hypothesis testing, error and error rates, power, simulation, and the correct computation and interpretation of p-values. Attention will also be given to the misuse of testing concepts, especially p-values, and the ethical implic |
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Statistical Inference for Estimation in Data Science (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/statistical-inference-for-estimation-in-data-science This course introduces statistical inference, sampling distributions, and confidence intervals. Students will learn how to define and construct good estimators, method of moments estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, and methods of constructing confidence intervals that will extend to more general settings. This course can be taken for academic credit as part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) degree offered on the Coursera platform. The MS-DS is an interdiscipli |
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Statistical Learning for Data Science (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistical-learning-for-data-science Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Advanced Stats for Data Science Mastery. Master knowledge and skills to communicate model choices ... |
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Statistical Modeling for Data Science Applications (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistical-modeling-for-data-science-applications Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Build Your Statistical Skills for Data Science. Master the Statistics Necessary for Data Science |
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Statistical Thermodynamics (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/statistical-thermodynamics-engineering Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. |
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Storying the Self for Leadership and Creativity (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/storying-the-self-for-leadership-and-creativity Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Storytelling for Leadership & Creative Expression. Explore leadership skills through reflection ... |
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Strategic Communication Campaigns (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/strategic-communication-campaigns Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Create Your Own Strategic Communication Campaign! . Use paid, earned, and shared media to reach ... |
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Strategies for Effective Engagement (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/effective-engagement Being a successful professional requires creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial thinking, and to continually have a problem-solving mindset. As a systems thinker, you are expected to engage complex problems from multiple perspectives and different angles, viewing them holistically. This course exposes the student to a variety of tools used to engage stakeholders, collect data, and more deeply understand the community. This course will have three modules. Techniques for Data Collection will re |
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Successful Presentation (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/presentation-skills Few kinds of communication can have the effect of a powerful presentation. Even a short speech can motivate people to change long-held beliefs or to take action, and a wonderfully delivered speech can transform a normal person into a leader. In this course, Prof. William Kuskin provides a series of pragmatic videos and exercises for successful public speaking and presentations. The course develops through four themes—mastering fear, developing a creative formula, using verbal and body language |
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Suffering and the Human Condition (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/suffering-and-the-human-condition Suffering is an inevitable yet poorly understood feature of human existence. This course examines how societies respond to the puzzling reality of human anguish. Among the questions it addresses are the following: What is suffering? Which types of human affliction are unique to the modern world? Have the meaning and portrayal of suffering changed over time? Do digital media sensitize or desensitize us to the anguish of distant others? In addition to introducing students to academic litera |
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Teacher SEL: Programs, Possibilities, and Contexts (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/teacher-sel-programs Social and emotional learning, or SEL, student programs have flourished in schools during the last decade. Unfortunately inadequate attention has been paid to teachers’ social and emotional learning. In this course the instructors (Randy Testa and Dan Liston) introduce and examine distinct and established teacher SEL programs, as well as some alternative possibilities. This course is a part of the 5-course Specialization “The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)”. Interested in earning |
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Teamwork Skills: Communicating Effectively in Groups (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/teamwork-skills-effective-communication Recently revised and updated! Effective teamwork and group communication are essential for your professional and personal success. In this course you will learn to: make better decisions, be more creative and innovative, manage conflict and work with difficult group members, negotiate for preferred outcomes, improve group communication in virtual environments, develop a better overall understanding of human interaction, and work more effectively as a team. Our goal is to help you understand t |
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Technical Communication (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/technical-communication Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Learn to Communicate with Impact . Hone written and speaking skills for managerial success. |
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Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/techniques-of-design-oriented-analysis This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5706, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is Course #2 in the Modeling and Control of Power Electronics course sequence. The course is focused on techniques of design-oriented analysis that allow you to quickly gain insights into models of switching power converters and to translate these insights into practical converter designs. The design-oriented techniques covered are the Extra Element Theor |
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Technology Entrepreneurship (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/technology-entrepreneurship Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch Your Own Technology Startup Company. Create a complete business plan for a new technology ... |
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Text Marketing Analytics (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/text-marketing-analytics Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Launch your career in Data Science. Master strategies in text marketing analytics |
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Textual Elements of Design: Fonts, Typography, and Spacing (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/fonts-typography-spacing Graphic design is telling a story by using both images and text. With that definition in mind, this course will focus on the textual elements of graphic design. From the history of typography, the difference between type, fonts and text as well as exposure to typography spacing, students will learn the value of selecting the best kind of type and combinations of fonts to get their message across in a visually pleasing manner. |
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The Art of Visual Storytelling (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/the-art-of-visual-storytelling Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Introduction to Video Production. At the completion of this specialization, you will understand ... |
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The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-big-stuff-evolution-and-ecology In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. We will also touch on the importance of biodiversity for the overall health of our planet, and for our well being as humans. Then we will discuss ecology and the interconnectedness of life and touch on one big ecological issue in today’s society, conservation. |
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The Changing Status and Perception of Animals (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/perception-of-animals In this course, we explore how mainstream understandings of animals and human-animal relationships have changed in recent years. Module 1 focuses on the roles of animals in human physical health and psychological well being. Module 2 explores animal selfhood, particularly in light of their inability to use spoken language. Finally, Module 3 examines some of the collective efforts undertaken when the treatment or use of animals comes to be seen as inhumane, immoral, and worthy of ameliorative so |
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The Data Driven Manager (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/the-data-driven-manager Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Drive Operational Improvement with Data |
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The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-little-stuff-energy-cells-and-genetics In this course, we will explore the smaller side of biology: molecular biology. We’ll cover basic topics including cell biology and how cells can go “rogue” and turn into cancer, how energy from the sun is transferred to fuel our bodies, basics of genetics and inheritance, and genetic technologies. At the end of this course, we will discuss ethical and moral implications of several exciting and new genetic technologies. |
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The Need for Systems Engineering (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/need-for-systems-engineering Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary approach to designing, realizing, and managing complex systems. In this course, you will be introduced to principles of systems engineering and its importance to the development of complex systems. You will learn to identify and define systems, manage their complexity, and describe their life cycle. The course uses real-world engineering examples to address how the systems engineering approach can address challenges. This course can be taken for acad |
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The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-neuroscience-of-personal-excellence Many of us struggle to understand our actions and behavior in any given situation. Especially when pressure and stress are highest. What if we could make better decisions, create healthy habits more easily, regulate our emotions, become more mentally tough and perform well under pressure? There are certain defining moments in your life, in this course you'll learn to tap into your personal excellence when it matters. The reason we struggle often comes down to the fact that we are unaware how o |
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-north-awakens In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries and tourism. The course ends with a survey of recent Arctic events. Learning Objectives: Articulate the drivers of the |
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The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations (Coursera) https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-public-relations In this course, you will learn how to create the necessary collateral related to “doing” public relations, including a press release, story pitch, and media contact list. These collateral materials can then be used to tell your company’s story. It’s important that all collateral stay “on message” and communicate a company's mission and core values. Working with journalists and other media professionals can sometimes be challenging, so we’ll talk through some tricks to building these relationship |
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The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/the-physics-of-emergence-introduction-to-condensed-matter Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Understand the Emergence of Complex Phenomena. This specialization introduces the extensive ... |
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The Science of Movement (CourseraSpecs) https://www.coursera.org/specializations/science-of-movement Offered by University of Colorado Boulder. Develop a Basic Science Understanding of Movement. Master the neuromuscular factors that ... |