Cornell University Courses

Database Systems - Cornell University Course (SQL, NoSQL, Large-Scale Data Analysis)

40 ratings

Learn about relational and non-relational database management systems in this course.

• freeCodeCamp
• 17 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sharks!

5 ratings

Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Computing Technology Inside Your Smartphone

5 ratings

Explore the fundamental computing technology inside smartphones and the advanced techniques that make them run so fast.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Science and Politics of the GMO

2 ratings

Learn the basics of genetic engineering and biotechnology and examine why the GMO is politically contentious. Participants will gain an understanding of how science works, its limits, and how the interaction of these factors leads to decision making.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Wiretaps to Big Data: Privacy and Surveillance in the Age of Interconnection

2 ratings

Explore the privacy issues of an interconnected world.

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

Networks, Crowds and Markets

2 ratings

Explore the critical questions posed by how the social, economic, and technological realms of the modern world interconnect.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Teaching & Learning in the Diverse Classroom

44 ratings at edX

2020 POD Network Innovation Award Through real stories, reflection, and key research, learn how to create and sustain inclusive, student-centered learning environments.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Structuring Business Agreements for Success

1 rating

Learn to structure effective agreements for everyday situations, from leasing to business deals. Gain practical insights from legal experts to create successful contracts and collaborate effectively with legal counsel.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Reclaiming Broken Places: Introduction to Civic Ecology

1 rating

Explore why and how people come together to care for nature and community in cities and after disasters.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Applications of Machine Learning in Plant Science

Explore machine learning applications in plant sciences through Python exercises, covering key concepts and real-world examples to implement and evaluate ML approaches in plant biology.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching

Equip future STEM faculty with evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student learning. Covers learning principles, objectives, assessment, active learning, inclusive teaching, and lesson planning.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching

Explore evidence-based strategies for active learning, expert thinking, collaborative environments, and innovative approaches in STEM education to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

American Capitalism: A History

Examine how economic development fueled the United States’ evolution from 13 backwater colonies to a global power.

• edX
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

Explore nonlinear dynamics and chaos through analytical methods, examples, and applications in physics, biology, and engineering. Develop mathematical theory and gain insights into complex systems behavior.

• YouTube
• 1 day 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Explore cancer's genetic foundations, precision medicine, immunotherapy, and CRISPR with Nobel laureate Harold Varmus. Gain insights into cutting-edge research and treatment approaches.

• World Science U
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course