Earth and Space Sciences X Courses

Environmental Science - Biotechnology and Genetic Modification of Food

4 ratings

Explore biotechnology's impact on ecosystems and GMOs, examining genetic engineering, its applications, and the ongoing public debate surrounding genetically modified foods.

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

Introduction to Geology

3 ratings

Explore Earth's physical processes, from plate tectonics to rock formation. Learn about volcanoes, earthquakes, and geological phenomena shaping our planet's surface and interior.

• YouTube
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Oceanography - Marine Provinces

3 ratings

Explore ocean floor topography, continental margins, and mid-ocean ridge features. Learn modern bathymetry techniques and understand the diverse marine provinces of our planet's seas.

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

Hunga Ha'apai - Tonga Eruption and Tsunami: The Geology Behind the Headlines

2 ratings

Explore the geological context and scientific explanations behind the 2022 Hunga Ha'apai eruption in Tonga, its global impact, and the underlying volcanic processes.

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

Environmental Science - Organic Food and Agriculture

2 ratings

Explore organic food's definition, benefits, and challenges. Learn about organic agriculture's impact on resource conservation and its economic aspects compared to industrial farming.

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

Environmental Science - Industrial Agriculture and the Food Supply

1 rating

Explore modern food supply challenges, agricultural practices, and their environmental impacts. Learn about nutrition issues, biofuels, animal farming, and crop diversity.

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

Environmental Science - Matter and Energy in the Environment

1 rating

Explore fundamental concepts of matter, energy, and chemistry in environmental systems, from atomic structure to macromolecules and energy conservation principles.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Geology - Geoscience and the Origins of the Earth

1 rating

Explore Earth's formation, structure, and systems in this comprehensive overview of geological principles, from the Big Bang to the rock cycle and Earth's spheres.

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

Geology - Origins of Lava and Magma

1 rating

Explore magma formation, types, and relationships to lavas and mineral deposits. Gain deeper insights into igneous processes and their geological significance.

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

Environmental Science - Soil and Agriculture: Soil Degradation and Conservation

1 rating

Explore soil degradation causes, conservation methods, and sustainable farming practices. Learn about erosion control, irrigation impacts, and innovative agricultural techniques for soil protection.

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

The Magnitude 7.4 Davao, Philippines (October 10, 2025) Earthquake - The Geology Behind the Headlines

Explore the devastating 7.4 magnitude Philippines earthquake through plate tectonics, subduction zones, and seismic analysis using real USGS data and geological insights.

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

Introduction to Physical Geology - The Science of Geology

Explore the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, earthquakes, and Earth's origins through geological thinking and evidence interpretation in this engaging introduction to physical geology.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The July 4th Central Texas (Camp Mystic) Flash Flood - The Geology Behind the Headlines

Explore the geological factors behind the devastating July 4th Central Texas flash flood at Camp Mystic and understand the science that contributed to this tragic natural disaster.

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

Geological First Impressions of the Magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Earthquake and Tsunami - July 29, 2025

Explore real-time geological analysis of the 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake, examining epicenter data, tsunami risks, and Pacific-wide impacts through USGS tools and expert insights.

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

Continental Drift - From Neptunist and Plutonist Theories to Wegener's Revolutionary Hypothesis

Explore the fascinating history of continental drift theory, from early geological debates to Wegener's revolutionary ideas about Pangaea and Gondwana that laid groundwork for plate tectonics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video