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University of Pennsylvania
Greek and Roman Mythology
Myths are traditional stories that have endured over a long time. Some of them have to do with events of great importance, such as the founding of a nation. Others tell the stories of great heroes and heroines and their exploits and courage in the face of adversity. Still others are simple tales about otherwise unremarkable people who get into trouble or do some great deed. What are we to make of all these tales, and why do people seem to like to hear them? This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations. We will also pay some attention to the way the Greeks and Romans themselves understood their own myths. Are myths subtle codes that contain some universal truth? Are they a window on the deep recesses of a particular culture? Are they a set of blinders that all of us wear, though we do not realize it? Or are they just entertaining stories that people like to tell over and over? This course will investigate these questions through a variety of topics, including the creation of the universe, the relationship between gods and mortals, human nature, religion, the family, sex, love, madness, and death. *********************************************************************************************************** COURSE SCHEDULE • Week 1: Introduction Welcome to Greek and Roman Mythology! This first week we’ll introduce the class, paying attention to how the course itself works. We’ll also begin to think about the topic at hand: myth! How can we begin to define "myth"? How does myth work? What have ancient and modern theorists, philosophers, and other thinkers had to say about myth? This week we’ll also begin our foray into Homer’s world, with an eye to how we can best approach epic poetry. Readings: No texts this week, but it would be a good idea to get started on next week's reading to get ahead of the game. Video Lectures: 1.1-1.7 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 2: Becoming a Hero In week 2, we begin our intensive study of myth through Homer’s epic poem, the Odyssey. This core text not only gives us an exciting story to appreciate on its own merits but also offers us a kind of laboratory where we can investigate myth using different theoretical approaches. This week we focus on the young Telemachus’ tour as he begins to come of age; we also accompany his father Odysseus as he journeys homeward after the Trojan War. Along the way, we’ll examine questions of heroism, relationships between gods and mortals, family dynamics, and the Homeric values of hospitality and resourcefulness. Readings: Homer, Odyssey, books 1-8 Video Lectures: 2.1-2.10 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 3: Adventures Out and Back This week we’ll follow the exciting peregrinations of Odysseus, "man of twists and turns," over sea and land. The hero’s journeys abroad and as he re-enters his homeland are fraught with perils. This portion of the Odyssey features unforgettable monsters and exotic witches; we also follow Odysseus into the Underworld, where he meets shades of comrades and relatives. Here we encounter some of the best-known stories to survive from all of ancient myth. Readings: Homer, Odyssey, books 9-16 Video Lectures: 3.1-3.10 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 4: Identity and Signs As he makes his way closer and closer to re-taking his place on Ithaca and with his family, a disguised Odysseus must use all his resources to regain his kingdom. We’ll see many examples of reunion as Odysseus carefully begins to reveal his identity to various members of his household—his servants, his dog, his son, and finally, his wife Penelope—while also scheming against those who have usurped his place. Readings: Homer, Odyssey, books 17-24 Video Lectures: 4.1-4.8 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 5: Gods and Humans We will take a close look at the most authoritative story on the origin of the cosmos from Greek antiquity: Hesiod’s Theogony. Hesiod was generally considered the only poet who could rival Homer. The Theogony, or "birth of the gods," tells of an older order of gods, before Zeus, who were driven by powerful passions—and strange appetites! This poem presents the beginning of the world as a time of fierce struggle and violence as the universe begins to take shape, and order, out of chaos. Readings: Hesiod, Theogony *(the Works and Days is NOT required for the course)* Video Lectures: 5.1-5.9 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 6: Ritual and Religion This week’s readings give us a chance to look closely at Greek religion in its various guises. Myth, of course, forms one important aspect of religion, but so does ritual. How ancient myths and rituals interact teaches us a lot about both of these powerful cultural forms. We will read two of the greatest hymns to Olympian deities that tell up-close-and-personal stories about the gods while providing intricate descriptions of the rituals they like us humans to perform. Readings: Homeric Hymn to Apollo; Homeric Hymn to Demeter (there are two hymns to each that survive, only the LONGER Hymn to Apollo and the LONGER Hymn to Demeter are required for the course) Video Lectures: 6.1-6.7 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 7: Justice What counts as a just action, and what counts as an unjust one? Who gets to decide? These are trickier questions than some will have us think. This unit looks at one of the most famously thorny issues of justice in all of the ancient world. In Aeschylus’ Oresteia—the only surviving example of tragedy in its original trilogy form—we hear the story of Agamemnon’s return home after the Trojan War. Unlike Odysseus’ eventual joyful reunion with his wife and children, this hero is betrayed by those he considered closest to him. This family's cycle of revenge, of which this story is but one episode, carries questions of justice and competing loyalties well beyond Agamemnon’s immediate family, eventually ending up on the Athenian Acropolis itself. Readings: Aeschylus, Agamemnon; Aeschylus, Eumenides Video Lectures: 7.1-7.10 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 8: Unstable Selves This week we encounter two famous tragedies, both set at Thebes, that center on questions of guilt and identity: Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Eurpides’ Bacchae. Oedipus is confident that he can escape the unthinkable fate that was foretold by the Delphic oracle; we watch as he eventually realizes the horror of what he has done. With Odysseus, we saw how a great hero can re-build his identity after struggles, while Oedipus shows us how our identities can dissolve before our very eyes. The myth of Oedipus is one of transgressions—intentional and unintentional—and about the limits of human knowledge. In Euripides’ Bacchae, the identity of gods and mortals is under scrutiny. Here, Dionysus, the god of wine and of tragedy, and also madness, appears as a character on stage. Through the dissolution of Pentheus, we see the terrible consequences that can occur when a god’s divinity is not properly acknowledged. Readings: Sophocles, Oedipus Rex; Euripides, Bacchae Video Lectures: 8.1-8.9 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 9: The Roman Hero, Remade Moving ahead several centuries, we jump into a different part of the Mediterranean to let the Romans give us their take on myth. Although many poets tried to rewrite Homer for their own times, no one succeeded quite like Vergil. His epic poem, the Aeneid, chronicles a powerful re-building of a culture that both identifies with and defines itself against previously told myths. In contrast to the scarcity of information about Homer, we know a great deal about Vergil’s life and historical context, allowing us insight into myth-making in action. Readings: Vergil, Aeneid, books 1-5 Video Lectures: 9.1-9.10 Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. • Week 10: Roman Myth and Ovid's Metamorphoses Our consideration of Vergil’s tale closes with his trip to the underworld in book 6. Next, we turn to a more playful Roman poet, Ovid, whose genius is apparent in nearly every kind of register. Profound, witty, and satiric all at once, Ovid’s powerful re-tellings of many ancient myths became the versions that are most familiar to us today. Finally, through the lens of the Romans and others who "remythologize," we wrap up the course with a retrospective look at myth. Readings: Vergil, Aeneid, book 6; Ovid, Metamorphoses, books 3, 12, and 13. Video Lectures: 10.1-10.9. Quiz: Complete the quiz by the end of the week. *********************************************************************************************************** READINGS There are no required texts for the course, however, Professor Struck will make reference to the following texts in the lecture: • Greek Tragedies, Volume 1, David Grene and Richmond Lattimore, trans. (Chicago) • Greek Tragedies, Volume 3, David Grene and Richmond Lattimore , trans. (Chicago) • Hesiod, Theogony and Works and Days, M. L. West, trans. (Oxford) • Homeric Hymns, Sarah Ruden, trans. (Hackett) • Homer, The Odyssey, Robert Fagles, trans. (Penguin) • Virgil, The Aeneid, Robert Fitzgerald, trans. (Vintage) • Ovid, Metamorphoses, David Raeburn, trans. (Penguin) These translations are a pleasure to work with, whereas many of the translations freely available on the internet are not. If you do not want to purchase them, they should also be available at many libraries. Again, these texts are not required, but they are helpful.
ISC2
Working in the Cloud
While cloud computing offers many benefits, security professionals can face a range of challenges as they work to utilize, optimize, and secure critical assets in the cloud. Through self-paced and interactive learning activities, course content is designed to place the learner in the role of a security professional who will need to think critically, apply knowledge, and make decisions to determine the best solution for cloud security challenges. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: - Recognize cloud computing terminology and concepts. - Assess how to scale and align cloud services to business needs. - Respond to regulatory and legal issues regarding cloud use. - Optimize cloud security to mitigate risks. Who should take this course? Early to mid-career security professionals who want to gain and demonstrate an understanding of essential cloud concepts and principles.
University of Colorado Boulder
Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids
Course 4 of Statistical Thermodynamics addresses dense gases, liquids, and solids. As the density of a gas is increased, intermolecular forces begin to affect behavior. For small departures from ideal gas behavior, known as the dense gas limit, one can estimate the change in properties using the concept of a configuration integral, a modification to the partition function. This leads to the development of equations of state that are expansions in density from the ideal gas limit. Inter molecular potential energy functions are introduced and it is explored how they impact P-V-T behavior. As the density is increased, there is a transition to the liquid state. We explore whether this transition is smooth or abrupt by examining the stability of a thermodynamic system to small perturbations. We then present a brief discussion regarding the determination of the thermodynamic properties of liquids using concept of the radial distribution function (RDF), and how the function relates to thermodynamic properties. Finally, we explore two simple models of crystalline solids.
Creo Incubator
Gaining Buy-In from Senior Leadership
The CREO Gaining Buy-In from Senior Leadership Course supports professionals in developing the skills needed to secure executive support for ideas, initiatives, and projects. The course focuses on understanding how senior leaders evaluate proposals, make decisions, and prioritise organisational goals. Participants learn how to position their ideas in a way that resonates with executive perspectives and strategic priorities. Through practical frameworks and applied examples, learners explore how to structure persuasive proposals, communicate value clearly, and anticipate leadership concerns. The course also addresses stakeholder mapping, influence strategies, and effective communication techniques for engaging senior decision-makers. Emphasis is placed on clarity, alignment, and credibility, enabling participants to present ideas with confidence and purpose. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Identify key factors that influence senior leadership decision-making - Align project proposals with organisational priorities and strategic goals - Structure and present persuasive proposals to senior leaders - Apply influence and communication strategies to gain executive support - Evaluate and refine proposals based on leadership feedback Prerequisites: - No prior leadership or executive-level experience is required. The course is suitable for professionals, project leads, and emerging leaders seeking to improve their ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Packt
Foundations of Victorian Environment Modeling in Blender
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Step into 3D environment artistry with this guide to creating stunning Victorian cityscapes in Blender 4. Through a structured, hands-on approach, you’ll model, texture, and render architectural elements, from grand townhouses to intricate street furniture. Starting with Blender navigation and workflow optimization, you’ll build a solid foundation before diving into greyboxing, asset management, and precision modeling. As you progress, explore advanced detailing techniques like UV unwrapping, material nodes, and architectural ornamentation. Learn to design and texture historical shopfronts, libraries, and public spaces while optimizing workflows for large-scale city modeling. With sections on lighting, shading, and rendering, you’ll gain the tools to create photorealistic Victorian environments for artistic and production-level projects. By the end, you’ll have the skills to craft immersive environments with authentic architectural details, seamlessly integrating structures, props, and textures. Whether you're a game artist, environment designer, or 3D enthusiast, this course will help you create visually striking urban scenes with historical accuracy.
Universidad Austral
Trabajar para ser feliz
En nuestra vida diaria nos movemos a toda velocidad por diferentes escenarios: la familia, el trabajo, la vida social. Muchas veces podemos quedar atrapados en la vorágine o en la rutina del día a día y olvidarnos de algo importante y que da sentido a todo lo que hacemos: cómo ser felices y cómo hacer felices a los que nos rodean en casa y en el trabajo. Hoy en día existe una confusión, porque estamos muy centrados en el “bienestar”. Vivimos en una cultura que tiende al consumismo, al activismo y nos olvidamos del “bienser”, entendido como ese sentido de plenitud que lleva a sentirse bien con uno mismo y con su entorno. El trabajo ocupa muchas horas del día y tantas veces es fuente de preocupaciones. Nos preocupa más el bono, la evaluación de desempeño, los reconocimientos externos que nos dan cierto status y tranquilidad económica, pero nos olvidamos de lo verdaderamente importante: estar bien con uno mismo y compartir esta felicidad con las personas que queremos. Este curso te permitirá entender mejor esos escenarios donde se desarrolla tu vida y te dará herramientas e ideas para que puedas construir tu propio proyecto personal para alcanzar una vida plena de sentido en el mundo actual. Lo hemos preparado un grupo de profesores con la ilusión de ayudarte a reflexionar y ojalá que tu aprendizaje puedes compartirlo con otros, tanto en el trabajo como en casa. Te invitamos a sumarte y recorrer juntos este camino de aprendizaje compartido.
LearnQuest
Introduction to Docker
This course is designed for a beginner software developer who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of Docker and Containerization. Some software development experience is recommended, but no previous experience in Docker or Containerization is needed. This course will help you improve your workflow and deployment process. In Module 1, you'll learn to identify fundamental concepts of containerization and the benefits of Docker in the software development lifecycle. You'll see how to create a basic Dockerfile and build a Docker image. In Module 2, you'll learn to evaluate container logs and performance, and to implement data persistence and networking between Docker containers. In Module 3, you'll learn to design a multi-container application, optimize Docker images, and deploy a multi-service application using Docker Compose. Demonstration videos walk you through essential tasks in the Docker environment, and a variety of ungraded and graded activities will help you make sure you're on track. By the end of this course, learners will be able to: - Compare and contrast the differences between a Docker image and a Docker container - Describe a Dockerfile and how it is used within Docker, and the steps in getting started with Docker - Compare Docker with traditional virtualization methods - Describe the tools, technologies, and platforms of the Docker ecosystem and the benefits of using Docker - Explain how monitoring and logging are crucial to managing a Docker container - Describe data persistence and networking between Docker Containers - Recall the lifecycle of Docker containers - List several Docker commands used to manage containers and images, and some of the additional measures you can implement to protect your Docker application - Describe some best practices for securing and optimizing Docker containers - List the steps required to design and deploy a multi-container application using Docker Compose - Identify some of the key features and concepts of Docker Compose in orchestrating containers Welcome to Docker!
Packt
LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450)
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to pass the LPIC-2 Linux Engineer (202-450) exam. You will learn to configure and manage DNS, web servers, file sharing, network services, and system security in Linux environments. By the end of this course, you will be proficient in using Linux servers to manage domains, email, networking, file sharing, and security protocols. You’ll dive into managing DNS with BIND, configure web servers like Apache and Nginx, and secure server access with encryption and firewalls. The course walks you through hands-on installation and configuration of key Linux services, including Samba for file sharing, OpenLDAP for directory management, and Postfix for email servers. Additionally, you will tackle the complexities of securing servers using iptables, VPNs, and Fail2ban to prevent attacks and manage user access securely. The course concludes by enabling you to implement essential system services, troubleshoot common issues, and optimize Linux server performance. Ideal for those aiming for Linux system administration, this course offers practical expertise in real-world network and server management, enabling you to configure, troubleshoot, and secure Linux systems efficiently.
Duke University
MLOps Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML
In MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) Platforms: Amazon SageMaker and Azure ML you will learn the necessary skills to build, train, and deploy machine learning solutions in a production environment using two leading cloud platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. This course is also a great resource for individuals looking to prepare for AWS or Azure machine learning certifications or who are working (or seek to work) as data scientists, software engineers, software developers, data analysts, or other roles that use machine learning. Through a series of hands-on exercises, you will gain an intuition for basic machine learning algorithms and practical experience working with these leading Cloud platforms. By the end of the course, you will be able to deploy machine learning solutions in a production environment using AWS and Azure technology. Week 1. Explore data engineering with AWS technology. We’ll discuss topics such as getting started with machine learning on AWS, creating data repositories, and identifying and implementing solutions for data ingestion and transformation. Week 2. Gain basic data science skills with AWS technology. You will learn data cleaning techniques, perform feature engineering, data analysis, and data visualization for machine learning. We’ll prioritize using serverless solutions that are available on AWS to make the process more efficient. Week 3. Learn machine learning models with AWS technology. We’ll examine how to select appropriate models for the task at hand, choose hyperparameters, train models on the platform, and evaluate models. Week 4. Learn MLOps with AWS: the final phase of putting machine learning into production. We’ll discuss topics such as operationalizing a machine learning model, deciding between CPU and GPU, and deploying and maintaining the model. Week 5. Learn how to work with data and machine learning in a second leading Cloud-based platform: Azure ML.
AI CERTs
AI for Legal Practice
The AI for Legal Practice course equips legal professionals, law students, and innovators with the skills to thrive at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence. This certification dives deep into how AI agents transform legal workflows—covering everything from contract review automation and eDiscovery to compliance monitoring and predictive case outcomes. Through a structured curriculum, you’ll explore the foundations of AI, NLP, and generative technologies, then progress into advanced applications such as AI-driven legal research, IP filing, and virtual legal assistants. Real-world case studies and a capstone project ensure you don’t just learn the theory—you build and deploy your own legal AI agent. The program emphasizes hands-on mastery with tools like Python, TensorFlow, Keras, and SQL, while also addressing ethics, fairness, and transparency in AI systems. Whether you’re a practicing lawyer, law student, legal operations manager, or a tech enthusiast breaking into LegalTech, this course provides both technical confidence and strategic insight.
IBM
AI Capstone Project with Deep Learning
Ready to apply your AI skills in a real-world scenario you can showcase in your portfolio? During this project, you’ll work with the deep learning skills you’ve acquired throughout the Professional Certificate, and we recommend that you have completed all the previous courses before starting this one. For this project, you’ll build and compare deep learning models using Keras and PyTorch, and work through a full development pipeline from data loading and augmentation to model training, evaluation, and deployment. You’ll apply convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and vision transformers to domain-specific challenges. Then, finally, you’ll assess performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, and inference speed. By the end of the project, you’ll be able to demonstrate your skills in building and comparing models using Keras and PyTorch. Plus, you’ll be able to showcase that you can implement CNNs and vision transformers and evaluate your model’s performance. If you’re ready to complete a portfolio-worthy capstone project, enroll today!
EDUCBA
PySpark: Apply & Evaluate Predictive ML Models
This intermediate-level course empowers learners to apply, analyze, and evaluate machine learning models using Apache PySpark’s distributed computing framework. Designed for data professionals familiar with Python and basic ML concepts, the course explores real-world implementation of both regression and classification techniques, along with unsupervised clustering. In Module 1, learners will construct linear and generalized regression models, apply ensemble regressors such as Random Forests, and evaluate predictive performance using metrics like RMSE and R-squared. The module concludes with an in-depth look at logistic regression for binary classification tasks. Module 2 builds on these foundations to cover multi-class classification using multinomial logistic regression and decision trees. Learners will also evaluate ensemble models like Random Forests for robust classification, and explore K-Means clustering for unsupervised learning problems. Each concept is reinforced with guided PySpark code demonstrations, predictive workflows, and practical evaluations using large datasets. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design, execute, and critically assess machine learning models in PySpark for scalable data analytics solutions.
Coursera
LangChain: Application Development Essentials
This course unravels the intricacies of LangChain, a versatile framework for creating applications with language models. As AI and natural language processing become more integral to technological advancements, mastering LangChain is essential for modern developers. This course navigates through the basics of LangChain, background and context, practical uses in today's tech landscape, and prospects. Real-world examples illuminate how LangChain empowers developers to craft innovative, AI-driven applications. Main Outcome and Takeaways: Review and apply Langchain for Application development and essentials for Langchain Development. 1- Foundational Understanding: Acquire a solid grasp of LangChain's core concepts and architecture. (Knowledge) 2- Practical Application Development: Learn to build and deploy basic applications using LangChain. (Application) 3- Simple Problem-Solving: Utilize LangChain for solving straightforward programming tasks. (Comprehension) 4- Trends and Future Developments: Recognize potential future directions in LangChain and AI application development. (Analysis)
Pearson
Cisco Software-Defined Wan for Enterprise & Cloud: Unit 2
This course covers core components and advanced functionalities of Cisco's SD-WAN solution. You'll begin by learning about the vBond, vManage, and vSmart controllers, exploring their scalability, redundancy, and deployment options both on-premise and in the cloud. Progressing through the course, you'll learn to deploy and configure WAN Edge devices, transitioning them from autonomous to managed SD-WAN mode. With hands-on exercises, you'll gain proficiency in creating custom device templates and managing software upgrades across your SD-WAN fabric. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to manage and optimize your organization's network infrastructure.
Coursera
Advanced Marketing & Strategic Communication Mastery
Did you know that loss-framed messages consistently outperform gain-framed equivalents—yet most campaigns still default to benefit-first copy? This Short Course was created to help Marketing professionals accomplish data-backed, behaviorally-informed message optimization across audience segments. By completing this course, you'll be able to reframe campaign messages with behavioral precision, decode A/B test signals to sharpen creative strategy, and align cross-functional teams around the strongest narrative for production. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Apply behavioral framing techniques to rewrite an existing campaign message for a distinct audience segment Analyze A/B test results to identify narrative elements driving significant lift in engagement and conversion Evaluate alternative narrative briefs to select the option that best aligns stakeholder objectives and audience insights This course is unique because it bridges behavioral economics, campaign analytics, and stakeholder facilitation—equipping mid-level marketers with an integrated, decision-ready workflow powered by HubSpot and Google Analytics. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in digital marketing fundamentals and basic campaign analytics.
Google
طرح الأسئلة لاتخاذ قرارات قائمة على البيانات
هذه هي الدورة الثانية في شهادة تحليلات البيانات من Google. ستزودك هذه الدورات بالمهارات اللازمة للتقدم لوظائف محلل البيانات على المستوى التمهيدي. ستبنى على فهمك للموضوعات التي تم تقديمها في الدورة الأولى لشهادة تحليلات البيانات من Google. ستساعدك المواد على تعلم كيفية طرح أسئلة فعالة لاتخاذ قرارات قائمة على البيانات، مع التواصل لتلبية احتياجات الأطراف المعنية. سيستمر محللو بيانات Google الحاليون بإرشادك وتزويدك بالطرق العملية لإنجاز مهام محلل البيانات الشائعة باستخدام أفضل الأدوات والموارد. سيتم تجهيز المتعلمين الذين يكملون برنامج الشهادة هذا للتقدم لوظائف المستوى التمهيدي كمحللين بيانات. لا تلزم خبرة سابقة. بنهاية هذه الدورة، ستكون قادرًا على: - التعرف على تقنيات طرح الأسئلة الفعالة التي يمكن أن تساعد في توجيه التحليل. - اكتساب فهم لعملية اتخاذ القرار القائم على البيانات وكيف يقدم محللو البيانات النتائج. - اكتشاف مجموعة متنوعة من سيناريوهات الأعمال في العالم الحقيقي لدعم فهم طرح الأسئلة واتخاذ القرار. - اكتشاف كيف ولماذا تعد جداول البيانات أداة مهمة لمحللي البيانات. - فحص الأفكار الرئيسية المرتبطة بالتفكير المنظم وكيف يمكن أن تساعد المحللين على فهم المشكلات بشكل أفضل ووضع الحلول. - تعلم استراتيجيات لإدارة توقعات الأطراف المعنية أثناء إنشاء اتصال واضح مع فريق تحليل البيانات لتحقيق أهداف العمل.