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Petroleum Geology: A Free Course
Obtain knowledge of the origins of petroleum and gas An overview is given on the conditions that are needed for oil and gas to accumulate in reservoirs. Moreover, techniques to find and exploit these reservoirs are highlighted. The focus always is on the task of the petroleum geologist during the different phases of oil and gas exploration and production. After an … [Read more...]
How to Survive on Mars – A Free Course
Mars has captivated the human imagination since the very earliest civilizations. It is the most explored planet in the solar system and that is unlikely to change. Getting to Mars is relatively easy, surviving on Mars will be the real challenge. The free online course "How to Survive on Mars: The Science Behind the Human Exploration of Mars" will introduce the key scientific … [Read more...]
Learn the Basics of Chemistry with this Free Course
The free Alison online course "Fundamentals of Chemistry" offers a simple introduction to basic chemistry and includes topics such as the periodic table, atoms and molecules, the pH scale, and experimental design and techniques. It is ideal as a study aid for secondary school students or anyone interested in learning the basics of chemistry. Fundamentals of Chemistry … [Read more...]
Learn About General, Organic and Analytical Chemistry – A Free Course
The ALISON free online course "Advanced Chemistry" offers an in-depth exploration of general, organic and analytic chemistry. It examines topics such as chemical equilibrium, rates of reaction, chromatography and their applications in real-world industries. These tutorials are an excellent complement to chemistry classes for students or for those working in the chemical … [Read more...]
Explore the Impact of Biochemistry on Bioenergy and Health – Free Course
Biochemistry brings together all of the sciences to study the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms. It truly is the science of life. As a scientific discipline in its own right, biochemistry has a major impact on all areas of the life sciences and biochemists are in high demand among employers. This free online course "Biochemistry: the Molecules of … [Read more...]
Drinking Water Treatment 1 – A Free Course
The course gives the technological backgrounds of treatment processes applied for production of drinking water. The treatment processes are demonstrated with laboratory experiments. Study goals: Knowledge of technological basics and design parameters of drinking water treatment processes Lectures: The course deals with the technological backgrounds of drinking water … [Read more...]
Molecular Cooking is Cooking: Molecular Gastronomy is a Scientific Activity – A Free Course
If you have ever been surprised and impressed by an unusual serving of emulsion, a helping of frothy foam, or a plate of frozen gases as your meal, the chances are that Hervé This and his gastronomic research will be behind them. In 1988, Hervé This co-founded the scientific discipline of Molecular Gastronomy with the late Nicholas Kurti, to refocus attention on the chemical … [Read more...]
Biology 101: Intro to Biology – A Free Course
Biology 101: Intro to Biology is designed to be used to prepare you to earn real college credit by passing the Biology CLEP exam. This course covers topics that are included on the exam, such as genetics, physiology, plant and animal biology, ecology and evolution. Use it to help you learn what you need to know about biology topics to succeed on the exam. The biology … [Read more...]
Science 101: Intro to Natural Sciences – A Free Course
Science 101: Introduction to Natural Sciences Designed to prepare you to earn real college credit by passing the Natural Sciences CLEP exam. This course covers the topics in both the physical and biological sciences and is equivalent to a natural sciences course taught during the first two years of college. Our instructors are experienced educators with the in-depth … [Read more...]
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