Sharks!
Sharks! Global Biodiversity, Biology, and Conservation:
Did you know that you can track some sharks’ movements online? Or that the scales on their skin have influenced the way humans design boats, planes, and even swimsuits? Or that sharks have more senses than humans?
In this biology course, you will learn how scientists study sharks. You will join researchers on location in labs, aquariums, and oceans across the globe to learn about the biodiversity, biology, and conservation of sharks, rays, and chimaeras.
In this activity‑rich course, you’ll track movements of a wild shark, observe shark habitats and behavior, and dig into the fossil record. You will also examine topics in the functional anatomy, sensory biology, reproduction, behavior, and ecology of many of the 1,200 living species.
This is an exciting time to be a shark biologist. An explosion of new research methods and technologies are leading to a surprising world of discovery. We’ll introduce new, as well as traditional techniques, for classifying sharks, understanding behavior, and unraveling the mysteries of shark evolution. We will explore global shark populations to consider shark-human interactions and their impacts on history and culture.
You’ll be rewarded by your ability to see virtually any animal with new eyes. Practice thinking like a biologist while honing critical skills that can lead to broader observations about the ongoing history of life on Earth.
What you'll learn
- Habitats and distributions of sharks from around the world.
- Evolutionary history and relationships of sharks and allies.
- Functional anatomy of swimming, breathing, and eating.
- Sensory biology, reproduction, and behavior.
- Ecological roles of sharks.
- History and culture of shark-human interactions.
- Impacts of human behavior on shark populations.
- How biology informs conservation efforts.
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 5 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 weeks, 4–6 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $199 |
| From | Cornell University, UQx, CornellX, CornellX_UQx, The University of Queensland via edX |
| Instructors | William E. Bemis, Warren D. Allmon, Ian Tibbetts, Betty McGuire, Elizabeth Balko, Joshua Moyer, Heath Cook, Ethan France |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Biology & Life Sciences Environmental Studies UQx |
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done with minimal engagement
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interviews with cutting edge
So many interesting interviews with cutting edge researchers and colleagues.
so many interesting interviews
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Would be nice if the instructors developed an additional course or a supplementary course to build on the original content.
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Willie is superb.
more complex topics
Excellent videos, understandable information, even in the more complex topics.
suggest taking notes
Quizzes depend on the videos watched, and are not that difficult, but I suggest taking notes.
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I really liked this course, since you can learn not only about different kinds of these amazing creatures, but also about myths, conservation, and their evolutionary history.
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:) Informative, interesting, well laid out with engaging and knowledgeable instructors.
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Highly recommend for those interested in marine biology in general or sharks in particular.
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| Rating | 5.0★ based on 5 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 4 weeks |
| Effort | 4 weeks, 4–6 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $199 |
| From | Cornell University, UQx, CornellX, CornellX_UQx, The University of Queensland via edX |
| Instructors | William E. Bemis, Warren D. Allmon, Ian Tibbetts, Betty McGuire, Elizabeth Balko, Joshua Moyer, Heath Cook, Ethan France |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences |
| Tags | Biology & Life Sciences Environmental Studies UQx |
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