If you’re anything like me, than you’re continually looking for ways to expand your knowledge. And thanks to the mighty Internet, there are now a several different classes you can take from the comfort of your couch.
1. Introduction to Computer Science [University: Harvard University]
This is not strictly science, but programming is the must-learn(know) language of the future. This is the vital preliminary computing course and perfect for people with no programming knowledge. It’ll will help you learn programing languages including C, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, CSS, and HTML.
2. Astrophysics XSeries Program [University: Australian National University]
This course is the complete introduction to astrophysics. You’ll study all the principles of modern astrophysics from Nobel Prize winner Brian Schmidt and other important astronomers. You can find out the up-to-date research on black holes, cosmology, exoplanets and even supernovae… and then share with all your friends and your next dinner party.
3. Climate Change: The Science [University: The University of British Columbia]
With this course you will get complete insight of climate change and eventually you can win every argument with climate deniers from now on. You’ll learn all the tough scientific facts on climate change and how to clarify them in a pure way to anyone. And of course you’ll also find out what we can really do to fight global warming.
4. Super-Earths and Life [University: Harvard University]
Are we ever going to discover life outside Planet Earth? This course will explain to you everything you need to know about the hunt for alien life, counting where to look, how it might have started in the first place, and how we’ll discover it if it’s out there.
5. Human Origins [University: Arizona State University]
Where the humans came from! With the finding of a brand new species of human ancestor, Homo naledi, in South Africa last month, we’re getting a richer picture than ever before of how Homo sapiens came to exist. Study all about the scientific proof for human evolution in this online course, and take a trip through our family tree with this awesome course.