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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Mountains 101 by University of Alberta

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About the Course

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......

Top reviews

GV

Oct 22, 2022

It was a wonderful lerning experience for me. The content was great, the videos and lessessons were very enjoyable and enlightening. Bravo to the teams who created this couse, well done and thank you.

SK

Dec 22, 2017

So interesting! So well made, every lesson is thought out the interactive mountain map was a joy to complete each time! Incredibly thoughtful and sensitive to every aspect that touches the mountains.

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By Ishwarpal S

May 17, 2020

This course is so amazing!!! It was so knowledgeable and gripping. I can say i binge watched like 4 week's lessons a day!!!

By Ruediger K

Jun 2, 2017

Absolutely fabulous. I very much appreciated the broad scope, the ontent is comprehensive, and the presentation is perfect

By Saubhagya M

Jul 22, 2020

Really loved this course. I fely closer to nature than ever before ! Cleared some misconceptions about wildfires as well.

By Colin X

Jul 20, 2020

Great effort for producing such a great course. Well done and fully enjoy it. Waiting for more advanced course like this.

By Rachel E H

Apr 22, 2020

A very comprehensive and enjoyable look at mountains from a variety of perspectives. Extremely educational and enjoyable.

By Kari P

Jun 16, 2019

Informative, engaging and very well laid out material. Big thanks to everyone involved in the making of the this course.

By Parker A

Apr 16, 2017

This was an incredibly well laid out course that made foreign concepts easy to understand and intriguing to learn about!

By Gustavo S L

Jan 12, 2022

excelent course very understandable , the animations were very useful to uderstand some of the topics , mountains 202?

By Zayar T

Apr 4, 2021

Knowledgeable and Informatic about mountains. Everyone who interest or touching with mountains should take this course.

By Tara M

Mar 15, 2019

I absolutely loved this course! It was interested, informative, and engaging. I wish ALL my courses were like this one!

By F M

Aug 20, 2018

So well designed and extremely interesting. Even though there are no mountains in Paraguay I enjoyed it so much. Thanks

By Abigail G

Jan 14, 2024

Mountains 101 increased my understanding of the importance of mountains worldwide. So much great information provided.

By Manish k

Jul 8, 2020

the mountain course is very useful for human and nature so its give us a perfect knowledge about mountains importance

By Caitlin L

Jan 10, 2020

loved this course. provided such interesting and necessary interdisciplinary overview of all things mountain related.

By John W

Jan 12, 2017

Great class that introduced and explored a range of topics related to mountains. Great cooperation with Parks Canada!

By Dillon E

Jun 17, 2021

Very informative, enjoyed the combination of guest speakers, photography, videos and mountain tips that were shared!

By Robert E

Jul 11, 2020

Great course, very well spoken instructers , beautiful landscapes. I really enjoyed the course. Thank you very much.

By Gregori R

Sep 26, 2021

Its a top course, good explanations and great pictures, very interesting for people who aimed mountains ant nature.

By roger p

Aug 16, 2021

This was the best online course that I've ever have studied so far. Many thanks for providing such awesome content.

By Shellbie c

Apr 23, 2021

supper helpful and informative, 10/10 would recommend for someone who wants to know more about the world we live in

By Russell E

Aug 5, 2020

I enjoyed the way program was laid out. The professors were excellent. Learned so much more then I thought I knew.

By Chee-Keong J N

Apr 16, 2020

It has covered all general information and education on mountain and related issues you need to know as a beginner.

By Молчанова А О

Jun 27, 2022

Very interesting course, and a cameo appearance from Justin Trudeau at the last lesson was a pleasant surprise :)

By Caroline B

Apr 28, 2020

Fantastic course. Interesting information delivered by a host of enthusiastic professionals. Definitely recommend!

By Pat B

Mar 1, 2022

Enjoyed this course very much. Born and raised in the lower mainland of BC surrounded by these beautiful giants!