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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 Bahadır H A

Apr 2, 2020

Amazing content in a super nice tone! I suggest anyone who would like to discover the world of mountains!

By Anna E

Feb 22, 2020

Fantastic course! A lot of very interesting and usefull information! Million thanks to all contributors.

By María J R D A

Sep 29, 2019

I'm at week 5 but I love it so far. The way they explain and the examples they share are simply amazing.

By Lily D

Nov 16, 2017

Excellent course! Gives you a good understanding about the biodiveristy and the importance of mountains.

By Jenna W

Feb 21, 2021

Thank you! What a great introductory course to the importance and beauty of mountains around the world.

By Liz

Aug 21, 2023

This course was extremely interesting and a broad base of looking at mountains from many perspectives.

By 邹雨珊

Aug 12, 2021

Brilliant course. I really learned a lot. Thanks for providing such inspiring learning opportunities.

By Joe H

Apr 3, 2018

Informative, Comprehensive, and intriuging.

Just what I was looking for from my first Coursera Course.

By Yamil G

May 5, 2017

It was full of very interesting insights and general enough for everybody to take something out of it.

By Laura B

Jul 16, 2023

Superb content, great resource for anyone interested in a starting point for a love of the mountains.

By Marzia R N

Aug 16, 2021

awesome course. Specifically the visual of mountains. I really want to try for University of Albert .

By Tiffany S

Jan 3, 2021

absolutely fantastic!!! I learned so much and I am excited to get out there and be a mountain nerd :)

By Roggers H

Nov 21, 2019

indeed it was an experience for me since it was my first time to pursue an online course

thanks alot.

By Dana C

Jan 24, 2018

Course was easy to follow and laid out in a way that was easily understandable and progressed nicely.

By Pedro C D L C

Jul 28, 2017

Extraordinary MOOC experience. Thanks to University of Alberta and all who made this course possible.

By jake M

Mar 26, 2017

I really enjoyed this course. The lessons covered a large range of topics and were well put together.

By harland w

Jan 30, 2021

diverse and as comprehensive as a 101 course can be. excellent educators, speakers and curriculum.

By Victor C

Jun 27, 2020

Excellent Course. Well presented by the professors. Never have I gained such wealth of information

By Anindya R C

May 1, 2020

What a course!! Thanks to the whole crew of Mountains 101 for such an amazing learning experience.

By David S

Feb 2, 2019

Everything about this course was wonderful! Great information, great instructors, very fun course!

By Bruno L

Sep 20, 2017

Amazing introduction course to get a better understanding of our beautiful mountains. I want more!

By Thomas D

Aug 31, 2022

Very nice MOOC which gave me a good understanding of many different aspects related to mountains.

By Atymtay N

Oct 4, 2020

it is a cinematographical masterpiece. APPLAUSE!!!! And with a shocker at the end omg. I loved it

By Erin H

Jun 28, 2020

I really enjoyed this course. Thank you for all the information and effort compiling the content.

By Ezgi K I

Nov 4, 2020

It is an incredibly informative and eye-opening course which looks at every aspect of mountains.