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Planetary Boundaries

The online course on Planetary Boundaries discusses and details the topic of sustainable development in the current geological status, the Anthropocene. This certification course is offered by edX, an online education provider along with SDG Academy, a provider of online courses on sustainable development, around the world. This self-paced course is under the guidance of experienced faculties from renowned institutions like Stockholm Resilience Center, this intermediate program on the subject of Energy & Earth sciences offers a comprehensive curriculum with graded assignments, a free audit period, discussion forums, course materials and many other benefits. 

The course mainly focuses on the topic of sustainability on a global scale where human activities affect or impact the resilience of the earth. The students cover key topics like Resilience thinking, Anthropocene, Socio-ecological systems, Planetary boundaries framework, Global Equity, Global sustainability and so on. This interactive, informative and interesting course offers a packed overview of one of the leading problems that the world faces and seeks practical solutions for it. Learners can pursue the programme either free or by paying the fee. In the free mode, they will be given access only for a limited duration. 

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8 Weeks
Intermediate
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Geology

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SNU via Edx
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Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements

The Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements online course by edX will begin with the nuclear structure of atoms and the creation of hydrogen in the universe during Big Bang. It will then cover the fusion of hydrogen in stars to form heavier elements. It will also elaborate on the three pillars of the Big Bang cosmology.

With the Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements programme, you will learn how the alpha particle was identified as a possible building block for elements like carbon and oxygen. The discovery of the proton and its role as the ultimate building block for all nuclei is also covered.

The works of notable physicists and astronomers like Hubble, Penzias, Wilson, Leavitt, and Slipher, are discussed in the Big Bang and the Origin of Chemical Elements certification course. The 1978 Nobel lectures by Penzias and Wilson are the source material for some chapters.

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4 Weeks
Beginner
Free
Skills Covered:
Knowledge of Chemistry

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SNU via Edx
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Myths, Rituals, and Cosmos

4 Weeks
Beginner
Free

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