Mountains 101 - Free U Of A Online Course

[ÜberFly]

As an ACMG guide, mountains are my business and I have an EXTREME passion for them, their history, geology and the activities that we participate within... Here is an opportunity that maybe few of you might be interested in... This is a FREE online course U of A is offering in January (I have no affiliation with this course or U of A - I just think this is a great opportunity)...

 

Mountains 101­­ is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. This 12-lesson course covers an interdisciplinary field of study focusing on the physical, biological, and human dimensions of mountain places in Alberta, Canada, and around the world. Specifically, we'll study the geological origins of mountains, how they’re built-up and worn-down over time; we’ll learn about their importance for biodiversity and water cycles, globally and locally; we’ll explore their cultural significance to societies around the globe, and how that relationship has evolved over time; and we’ll learn how mountains are used, how they’re protected, and how today they’re experiencing rapid change in a warming climate. At the end of each lesson, Mountains 101 will also provide learners with some smart tricks -- Tech Tips -- to safely enjoy time in the high alpine environment: from how to pick the best footwear for hiking to making smart decisions in avalanche terrain. We’ll be delivering your online lessons from valley bottoms to mountaintops, from museums and labs, to alpine huts and other spectacular alpine sites, and we’ll do so with the help of a whole host of experts. We invite you to join us for this online adventure! The mountains are calling...

 

https://www.coursera.org/learn/mountains-101

[jgib01]

Thanks Peter! I'm going to pass this along to my Scouts group as well. I will probably sign up, though not sure I can dedicate the kind of time to it that it probably deserves.

[Nachako]

Thanks Peter ,

I've been looking hard at this course but if I'm going to do it . I want to do the whole thing .I can't seem to find a price.

Any ideas.

 

Paul

[jgib01]

Thanks Peter ,

I've been looking hard at this course but if I'm going to do it . I want to do the whole thing .I can't seem to find a price.

Any ideas.

 

Paul

 

$64 if you want to get credit. Free to audit.

[MattyTaylor]

Thanks Peter, I'm signed up and looking forward to it. Kudos to the U of A for the offering as well. Very cool.

[flyfishfairwx]

Yep I signed up for this course.. looking forward to expanding the Knowledge bank..

 

thanks for pointing this out..