Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
This course addresses some of the very core questions of public health science such as how to prevent people from becoming ill and how to promote good health. Over the course of three weeks, you will…

This course addresses some of the very core questions of public health science such as how to prevent people from becoming ill and how to promote good health. Over the course of three weeks, you will…
This course explores maladaptive behaviors, cognitions, and emotions in child development using the biopsychosocial model. This model addresses the multilayered and hierarchical contexts of the child’s life by considering multiple perspectives as regards the genetic, psychological,…
This course explores the impact technology has had on the marketing industry, particularly with the advent of the internet. Technological advances have made the latest tools in media production, online media, and social media available to…
Transgender celebrities such as Caitlin Jenner and Laverne Cox fueled mainstream interest in transgender lives and experiences. But trans and queer communities have long fought for trans persons’ rights to be ‘true to self.’ This course…
This is an introduction to visualization and statistical methods for the analysis of biological data. Emphasizing both a conceptual understanding and analysis of real data sets, the course covers biological experiment design, methods of data collection,…
This course introduces you to the common mental disorders and their impact on daily life. We explore the different challenges faced by those with mental health conditions. Through peer-reviewed literature, policy briefs, popular media, and discussions…
How do we understand the interplay of human emotions and their neural networks? This course applies findings from the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience and the psychological study of cognition, emotion, and personality. Basic, complex, and social…
Serious games use game design theories and technology to inform, advertise, educate, and motivate. Industries as varied as defense, healthcare, and city planning use serious games to increase productivity, understand problems, or even learn completely new…
Sustainable development is one of the most important challenges of our time. The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals provide an essential framework to identify sustainable solution opportunities. This course explores key societal challenges and themes,…
The religion and worldview of the pre-Christian Scandinavians is reflected in the mythology preserved in medieval texts and poems from the Viking Age. This course is based on readings of these primary texts and the Icelandic…