Soil Science Courses

Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

147 ratings at Coursera

Improve teaching skills for active learning in university science labs, covering engagement strategies, learning theories, instruction techniques, assessment methods, and reflection on practice.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project

70 ratings at Coursera

Collaborative research project covering hypothesis formulation, study design, data collection, statistical analysis, and result documentation in social sciences.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 9 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Materials Science

201 ratings at Coursera

Explore the fundamentals of materials science, covering atomic structures, mechanical properties, and phase transformations. Gain insights into the correlation between composition, microstructure, processing, and properties.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Basic science: understanding experiments

10 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Basic science: understanding experiments, introduces you to science-based skills through simple and exciting physics, chemistry and biology experiments.

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Basic science: understanding numbers

13 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Basic science: understanding numbers, explains how you can use numbers to describe the natural world and make sense of everything from atoms to oceans.

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Mathematics for science and technology

25 ratings at OpenLearn

Maths is intimately entwined with science and technology, whether it is used to analyse data collected on plants in the Amazon rainforest, to calculate the trajectory of a comet or design a bridge ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose

5 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose, teaches you about the analytical techniques that are used in the research and investigation of historical objects using the case ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology

21 ratings at OpenLearn

Have you ever wondered how scientists analyse the environment? This free course, Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology, introduces you to the techniques used by science students at ...

• OpenLearn
• 14 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Credential

Cannabis Science and Industries: Seeds to Needs

Explore cannabis science, industry trends, cultivation, processing, and compliance. Gain insights into hemp products, CBD, and career opportunities in this rapidly growing field.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $687.00
• 3 courses

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

183 ratings at OpenLearn

This free course, The science of nutrition and healthy eating, looks at the science behind nutrition, covering aspects of biology, chemistry and physics as well as giving some insight into ...

• OpenLearn
• 24 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Primary science: supporting children’s learning

11 ratings at OpenLearn

Science is a key subject area in primary education curriculum frameworks. This free course, Primary science: supporting children's learning, provides an opportunity to consider your own ...

• OpenLearn
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Climate Change: The Science Behind the Crisis - Part 1

6 ratings at edX

Explore the scientific foundations of climate change, examining past climate patterns, solar influence, energy balance, water cycle, and atmospheric dynamics to understand the current crisis.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Climate Change: The Science Behind the Crisis - Part 2

Explore oceans, cryosphere, biosphere, and climate models to understand Earth's climate system. Learn about future scenarios and potential solutions to the climate crisis.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Credential

Climate Change. The Science Behind the Crisis

Explore the scientific foundations of global warming, from historical climate patterns to key components like oceans, atmosphere, and biosphere, while examining certainty levels, future scenarios, and potential solutions.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $378.00
• 2 courses

Planetary Boundaries: Breakthrough Science from Frontiers Planet Prize Champions

Explore the planetary boundaries framework through breakthrough research by Frontiers Planet Prize Champions. Learn how their science drives global solutions for biodiversity, pollution, and climate sustainability.

• edX
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)