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A collection of podcasts from the Science Oxford teams.
A collection of podcasts from the Science Oxford teams. Read More
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This course provides an introduction to the study of sensation and perception. Perception is the active process by which organisms extract information from their surroundings using the computational machinery housed in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. Read More
This course provides an introduction to the study of sensation and perception. P Read More
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An introduction to the solar system with an emphasis on the sun, major and minor planets, the earth-moon system, asteroids, comets, meteors, etc.; a study of the physical laws of motion and the properties of light. Course work includes instruction in the use of astronomical instruments; some planetarium shows, along with laboratory exercises, are an important part of this course.
These are mainly pre-recorded lectures in MP3 format for students to review for the class. There will also be some video clips with live lectures to follow. Read More
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MIT World — A Primary Source of Great Ideas on the Web
Which ideas and innovations can change the world?
MIT World™ answers that question by publishing key presentations by the MIT faculty and guest speakers who are shaping the future. These free, on-demand videos, available 24/7 to viewers worldwide, reflect and extend MIT’s educational mission—to provide the best education in science, technology, and related fields—to engaged learners anytime, anywhere.
More a publication of thought leadership, and less a news site, MIT World aims to capture the pulse and excitement of the range of ideas discussed at MIT every day and share them with the world. A growing archive offers insights on topics ranging from architecture to innovation to technology and sustainability. Cumulatively, these presentations by world-class thinkers and doers map great ideas in the making. Read More
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Vetenskapsradions veckomagasin sänder inte längre nya avsnitt. Lyssna på Vete Read More
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This course includes the theories and etiology of abnormal behavior and its social significance. Students will understand how symptoms relate to disorders, the techniques for treating those disorders and theories on the causes of those disorders. This is a Core B course.
The podcasts are pre-recorded topics to supplement information provided by your text, the publisher's website and Faces Interactive. The podcasts are focused on those topics that tend to be confusing or difficult for most students.
If you have comments or suggestions, please forward them to DMEDMOND@HACC.EDU Read More
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(ASTR 160) This course focuses on three particularly interesting areas of astronomy that are advancing very rapidly: Extra-Solar Planets, Black Holes, and Dark Energy. Particular attention is paid to current projects that promise to improve our understanding significantly over the next few years. The course explores not just what is known, but what is currently not known, and how astronomers are going about trying to find out.
This course was recorded in Spring 2007. Read More
(ASTR 160) This course focuses on three particularly interesting areas of astron Read More
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The collection includes twenty six video lectures. Together, this course and 8.06 Quantum Physics III cover quantum physics with applications drawn from modern physics. Topics covered in this course include the general formalism of quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillator, quantum mechanics in three-dimensions, angular momentum, spin, and addition of angular momentum. Read More
The collection includes twenty six video lectures. Together, this course and 8.0 Read More
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Families and Couples: Psychology M176: Professor Benjamin Karney lectures on families and couples. This course examines relationships and their connection to individual psychopathology, marital discord, and family disruption. Read More
Families and Couples: Psychology M176: Professor Benjamin Karney lectures on fam Read More
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https://www.ibiology.org
Lecturers generously donate their time to prepare these lectures. The project is funded by NSF and NIGMS, and is supported by the UCSF and HHMI.
Free, on-demand lectures: Many universities/colleges have limited access to high profile leaders in biological research. Our goal is to add 45 seminars per year, of similar quality to outstanding lectures that are currently in this library. Access, through web streaming or download, is completely free-of-charge. Please help us keep this resource free by subscribing to the podcasts, giving us a rating, and leaving your comments at the bottom of the collection pages. Thanks!
Targeting a broad audience, our talks start with an extended introduction, making them accessible to non-specialists and students, and then progress to cover current research. Senior scientists and students can view and enjoy these lectures.
Education: our talks are being used by undergraduate and graduate teachers to augment their classroom material. We have now added an education component to this web site (including lecture notes, questions/answers and short video clips for teaching).
International communication: our talks have viewers in 115 countries and they are being internally promoted in several countries as an educational tool and scientific resource. Read More
Home Lecturers generously donate their time to prepare these lectures. The proje Read More
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Immunology- Spring, 2015. Text- Kuby Immunology, 7th Ed. Introductory course in Immunology. Geared toward junior/senior undergraduate students who have completed coursework in A & P and Microbiology. Will emphasize Human Immunology. Combination of "live capture" and "background" podcasts.
Microbiology-- Course Description: A comprehensive study of the structure and function of microorganisms. Topics include the growth, control, and characteristics of microorganisms. Introduction to microbial genetics, metabolism, chemotherapy, and immunology.
The text book used for Microbiology is Foundations in Microbiology, Kathleen Park Talaro, 7th Edition, ISBN 978 007 337522 9.
Caveat: These podcasts are to be used as an adjunct to the text and lectures. They are not meant as a replacement for those activities.
If you have any suggestions or feedback, please send to erbeyer@hacc.edu or erb14@psu.edu. Read More
Immunology- Spring, 2015. Text- Kuby Immunology, 7th Ed. Introductory course in Read More
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This course covers time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics include perturbation theory, two-level systems, light-matter interactions, relaxation in quantum systems, correlation functions and linear response theory, and nonlinear spectroscopy. Read More
This course covers time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics inc Read More
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UC Davis psychology lecturer Victoria Cross delivers this course on the developmental account of human behavior from conception through adolescence with emphasis on motor skills, mental abilities, motivation, and social interaction. Read More
UC Davis psychology lecturer Victoria Cross delivers this course on the developm Read More
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The study of age-related cognitive, social and emotional behavior focusing on theories of development during infancy and childhood. Students learn how social factors—such as one’s family, socioeconomic status, and culture—impact upon human development, and the current state of affairs in America for factors (e.g., divorce, child care, single-parenting) that impact child development. The focus of the course is on human development within the American culture, but both book and lecture materials will also present cross-cultural comparisons. This course provides a foundation for other courses within the psychology department, such as child psychopathology, cross-cultural psychology, and the exceptional child. Read More
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"For the Birds" began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, and is the longest continually-running radio program about birds in the U.S. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/. Read More
“For the Birds” began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, an Read More
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This course explores the basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. It deals with the relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. It also investigates the characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Topics covered include organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemical kinetics, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Examples are drawn from industrial practice (including the environmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage, e.g., batteries and fuel cells, and from emerging technologies, e.g., photonic and biomedical devices. Read More
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UPDATE: This General Psychology course has been updated and the new series will be available Spring 2015. The new series contains much of the same information, but any discussion of mental health issues will be based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association in May 2013.
This course is intended to provide an examination and application of major principles of psychology including: an introduction to scientific and research methods, biological foundations, sensation and perception, learning and conditioning, human development, motivation and emotion, thinking, memory and intelligence, personality theories, stress and coping, social psychology, psychological disorders and their treatment.
The material in this series related to mental health diagnoses is based on the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision which was published in 2000.
The podcasts presented in this series will include live class recordings of lecture presentations and additional pre-recorded segments that focus on frequently asked questions and concepts that often provide a challenge for many students. These recordings may also be supplemented by PDF files or handouts designed to further enhance the student’s understanding of the field of general psychology. These materials are intended to supplement the traditional classroom approach of my courses and to enhance the student’s learning experience.
Target audience should include current students and others who wish to know more about the topic areas. The materials will not be textbook specific so that they will be useful to others. For HACC students, the purpose is to allow them an opportunity to review or catch up on lectures/class periods that they may have missed or misunderstood. For other learners outside of HACC, the purpose is to supply another resource for their learning that is both entertaining and educational.
The course was originally recorded during the Spring Semester 2011 with some updates as necessary.
PLEASE NOTE: The section on Psychological Disorders refers to diagnostic classifications based on The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 2000.
Please send any suggestions/feedback to drbailey@hacc.edu.
I hope you enjoy listening and thanks for exploring the world of psychology with me. Read More
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The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine.
The astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine. Read More
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This course is a survey of the scientific study of human nature, including how the mind works, and how the brain supports the mind. Topics include the mental and neural bases of perception, emotion, learning, memory, cognition, child development, personality, psychopathology, and social interaction. Students will consider how such knowledge relates to debates about nature and nurture, free will, consciousness, human differences, self, and society. Read More
This course is a survey of the scientific study of human nature, including how t Read More
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The Early Universe provides an introduction to modern cosmology. The first part of the course deals with the classical cosmology, and later part with modern particle physics and its recent impact on cosmology.
License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA
More information at http://ocw.mit.edu/terms
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Introduction to Solid State Chemistry is a freshman (first-year) class on the principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on solid-state materials, and their application to engineering systems.
OCW Scholar courses are designed for independent learners who have few additional resources available to them. The courses are substantially more complete than typical OCW courses and include new custom-created content as well as materials repurposed from MIT classrooms. The materials are are also arranged in logical sequences and include multimedia such as video and simulations. Read More
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The 2009 University of Chicago Teacher Institute on “Understanding the Global Economy,” provided an interdisciplinary look at how changes in the global economy are affecting numerous aspects of countries around the world. The Institute addressed issues of globalization and its positive and negative effects on issues such as: labor, social rights, and natural resource exploitation and allocation. A general overview of markets, trade and the current global financial crisis was presented. Case studies from around the world were used to illustrate the interconnectedness of societies and their roles in the global economy.
The topics presented could easily and appropriately be incorporated into a wide array of subjects taught, including: history, math, economics, literature, English, biology, environmental science, social studies, anthropology, world studies, and foreign language/culture classes.
Intended primarily for elementary through community college educators (but open to all interested parties), this 3 day workshop explored issues surrounding the Global Economy through a series of presentations, discussions, and small group activities. The topic of the Global Economy was examined through the following daily themes:
* Day 1 – Markets, Trade and Globalization
* Day 2 – Impacts of Globalization
* Day 3 – The Current Global Financial Crisis
Experts from The University of Chicago and other institutions from around the U.S. lectured on these themes. Each day attendees received lessons and resources for curriculum building. In addition, an optional full-day curriculum development workshop was held on June 25th.
This internationally focused conference was presented by The University of Chicago Center for International Studies, in conjunction with the East Asian, Southern Asian, Latin American, East European and Russian Eurasian, and Middle Eastern Area Studies Centers. Read More
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Overview of modern scientific cosmology, including discussion of stars, the Milky Way galaxy, black holes, dark matter, the big bang, and evidence for our current understanding of the universe. Read More
Overview of modern scientific cosmology, including discussion of stars, the Milk Read More
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This course is comprised of a six-quarter sequence of classes that will explore the essential theoretical foundations of modern physics. The topics covered in this course sequence will include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, the general and special theories of relativity, electromagnetism, cosmology, and black holes. While these courses will build upon one another, each course also stands on its own, and both individually and collectively they will let students attain the “theoretical minimum” for thinking intelligently about modern physics.
Quantum theory governs the universe at its most basic level. In the first half of the 20th century physics was turned on its head by the radical discoveries of Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, and Erwin Schroedinger. An entire new logical and mathematical foundation—quantum mechanics—eventually replaced classical physics. We will explore the quantum world, including the particle theory of light, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, and the Schroedinger Equation. Read More
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