University of Houston-Clear Lake Courses

Complex Variables

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Explore complex numbers, variables, functions, and the complex plane in this comprehensive mathematical overview.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Weather on the Moon and the Mystery of the Swirls

1 rating

Explore lunar swirls, unique bright features on the Moon associated with magnetic anomalies. Learn about space weathering, competing formation theories, and recent research findings on these intriguing lunar phenomena.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black Holes - Powerhouse of the Universe

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Explore the fascinating world of black holes, from their formation to their impact on the universe, guided by Professor John Hawley's expert insights and cutting-edge research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Climatic and Hydrologic Evolution of Water on Mars

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Explore Mars' water history, from early oceans to current ice deposits. Learn about climate evolution, hydrosphere changes, and evidence for past liquid water on the Red Planet's surface.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Heterogeneity in Cortical Networks and the Recovery of Balanced Neuron Firing

Explore neural network dynamics, balanced states, and correlated activity in heterogeneous clustered networks. Learn about theoretical models and their implications for neural computation and brain disorders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Why on Earth Should We Study the Health Issues of the Space Environment?

Explore health challenges in space environments, focusing on microgravity effects, human adaptations, and bed rest studies. Learn about NASA's research methodologies and their implications for future space missions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Integral Transforms

Explore integral transforms, including uncertainty principle, delta function, symmetry, and various transform types, enhancing mathematical understanding for physics applications.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Strategies for Conceptual Change

Explore strategies to address misconceptions in physics education, focusing on identifying and correcting students' preconceived notions through guided inquiry and active learning techniques.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MK to KM - How Millikelvin Physics Is Reused to Explore the Earth Kilometers Below the Surface

Explore how millikelvin physics techniques are adapted to study rock formations deep underground, bridging academic research with real-world applications in geophysics and energy exploration.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Fusing Physics and Video Game Technology to Build a Commercial Drilling Training Simulator

Explore the fusion of physics and gaming tech in building a commercial drilling simulator, offering immersive training for precision horizontal drilling in virtual environments.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Design of an Automated Re-entry Vehicle for Priority Sample Returns

Innovative design for low-cost cargo return from ISS using modified NASA heat-shield, modern subsystems, and automotive-grade parts. Explores applications beyond ISS payload return.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

ISS Utilization and the Commercialization of Space as a Resource

Explore the commercialization of space and its economic potential, focusing on microgravity research, ISS utilization, and the necessary conditions for a sustainable space industry.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Man-Made Debris Problems in Geosynchronous Orbit

Explore geosynchronous orbital debris: sources, impacts, and challenges. Learn about satellite collisions, tracking methods, and potential solutions for space sustainability.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Can Experimental Petrology Tell Us About Martian Rocks?

Explore Martian geology through experimental petrology, analyzing rover data and meteorites to uncover Mars' geological history and water presence.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Protein Folding in Pores and Emulsions

Explore protein folding in cellular environments, examining crowding effects, energy landscapes, and shape parameters to understand biological processes and experimental data.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video