Acerca de este curso: 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...
Para quién es esta clase: This MOOC is intended for a broad worldwide audience and for individuals with a passion for the outdoors. While we believe everyone will enjoy this course, Mountains 101 has particular appeal for adult learners, post-secondary institutions and researchers, and mountain studies and educational tourism professionals.
Enseñado por: Zac Robinson, Associate Professor
Physical Education & Recreation
Enseñado por: David Hik, Professor
Biological Sciences
| Compromiso | 12 weeks of study, 3 - 5 hours/week |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
- Reading: Instructional Staff
- Vídeo: 1.1 Course Introduction
- Vídeo: 1.2 Why do Mountains Matter?
- Vídeo: 1.3 Defining a Mountain
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 01: Your Feet are Your Vehicle
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 1
- Reading: Course notes and recomended readings
- Vídeo: 2.1 Mountains & Deep Time
- Vídeo: 2.2 Current Theories of Mountain Building
- Vídeo: 2.3 Types of Mountains
- Vídeo: 2.4 Conclusion
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 02: Dress for Success
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 2
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 2
- Vídeo: 3.1 Global Climate Drivers
- Vídeo: 3.2 Local Climate Drivers
- Vídeo: 3.3 Alpine Environments
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 03: What goes in your pack?
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 3
- Reading: Course notes and recomended readings - Lesson 3
- Vídeo: 4.1 Atmospheric Pressure & Oxygen Partial Pressure
- Vídeo: 4.2 Acclimatization
- Vídeo: 4.3 Adaptation of High-Altitude Peoples
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 04: Stay Found - Preparation
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 4
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 4
- Vídeo: 5.1 Water Towers
- Vídeo: 5.2 Sources of Water in Mountains
- Vídeo: 5.3 Runoff
- Vídeo: 5.4 When Water Towers Malfunction
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 05: Stay Found – In the Field
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 5
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 5
- Vídeo: 6.1 What are Glaciers?
- Vídeo: 6.2 Types of Glaciers
- Vídeo: 6.3 Glacier Dynamics
- Vídeo: 6.4 Glacier Features & Land Modifications
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 06: Stay Safe (Fall or Fall In)
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 6
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 6
- Vídeo: 7.1 Attitudes Towards Mountains
- Vídeo: 7.2 Western Romantic Enthusiasm
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 07: Stay Safe - Winter Challenges
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 7
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 7
- Vídeo: 8.1 Avalanches
- Vídeo: 8.2 Landslides
- Vídeo: 8.3 Volcanoes
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 08: Stay Safe - Avalanche Safety (Know Before You Go)
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 8
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 8
- Vídeo: 9.1 Biodiversity in Mountains
- Vídeo: 9.2 Hotspots of Biodiversity
- Vídeo: 9.3 Adaptations of Conifer Trees
- Vídeo: 9.4 Adaptations of Alpine Plants
- Vídeo: 9.5 Reproduction of Alpine Plants
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 09: Go Farther - Camping
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 9
- Vídeo: 10.1 Adaptations of Animals to Mountain Environments
- Vídeo: 10.2 Examples of Mountain Adapted Species
- Vídeo: 10.3 Freshwater Fish in Mountain Lakes
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 10: Go Farther - Cooking
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 10
- Vídeo: 11.1 Use & Preservation
- Vídeo: 11.2 Preservation
- Vídeo: 11.3 Integrating Use & Preservation
- Vídeo: Tech Tip 11: Go Softly - Mountain Ethics
- Reading: Your Mountain World Interactive Map - Lesson 11
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 11
- Vídeo: 12.1 Climate Change
- Vídeo: 12.2 Biodiversity
- Vídeo: 12.3 Into the Future
- Reading: Course notes and recommended readings - Lesson 12
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As an ecologist by education, and an outdoors lover by experience, this course helped me better understand and appreciate the mountain environments and rekindle that love I had back in college in learning all I can about the outdoors. Being from Minnesota, USA, there aren't any mountains nearby, so this course was very insightful and allowed me, through the videos and testimonies of all those involved, to get a view and feel for what the mountains have to offer. I am starting to plan my first mountaineering adventure with my wife and kids, which will hopefully take place next year, and instill in them my love of the outdoors, and what we can do to preserve that beauty for future generations to come. Thank you very much for this course.
This is one of the best courses I have ever experienced in all aspects from the extensive course syllabus, logical and clear execution of lessons, great exercises, nice lesson summaries and a lot of good references. The sound and video quality is top and the superb photos and videos adds a lot - you can follow this course just to see beautiful landscapes! If you enjoy spending time in the mountains and/or have interest in geography, flora and fauna, do not miss this course!
Extremely well produced, but more importantly the treatment of the subject matter at hand is excellent. The speakers are informative and present the material in a highly accessible manner. I truly hope that we'll see more Mountain-related courses coming from this Uni - this knowledge is helping equip me for a career defending and caring for our mountains.
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