"The Society of Mind, Spring 2007"
" This course is an introduction to a theory that tries to explain how minds are made from collections of simpler processes. The subject treats such aspects of thinking as vision, language, learning, reasoning, memory, consciousness, ideals, emotions, and personality. Ideas incorporate psychology, artificial intelligence, and computer science to resolve theoretical issues such as whole vs. parts, structural vs. functional descriptions, declarative vs. procedural representations, symbolic vs. con
Sea star using tube feet to open a mussel at the California rocky intertidal zone
The concept that a sea star is a predator is hard to grasp because it moves slowly. It preys on other slow-moving animals by using its tube feet (like suction cups) to grasp the animals shell and open it.
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Argumentation Ethics and Liberty: A Concise Guide Professor Hans-Hermann Hoppe burst onto the Austrolibertarian scene in the late 1980s, when he moved to the United States to study under and work with his mentor Murray Rothbard. Since his arrival, Professor Hoppe has produced a steady stream of pioneering contributions to economic and libertarian theory. A key contribution of Professor Hoppe is his provocative "argumentation-ethics" def
"Bioethics, Spring 2009"
" This course does not seek to provide answers to ethical questions. Instead, the course hopes to teach students two things. First, how do you recognize ethical or moral problems in science and medicine? When something does not feel right (whether cloning, or failing to clone) — what exactly is the nature of the discomfort? What kind of tensions and conflicts exist within biomedicine? Second, how can you think productively about ethical and moral problems? What processes create them? Why do pe
Learn Hindi Daily Show – I like Hindi. What? Last of the Clever Crow story.
“I like Hindi.” is something that we all should be able to say. Once we know this phrase, we will be able to say that we like anything. Let’s take...
Effective Engagement: The tonic for a reconciled nation
Commissioner Gooda argues passionately and with great clarity that without effective engagement the reconciliation agenda with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will stall. (Running Time 75:36)
Saltatory Conduction in Neurons
This 12 minute video is about saltatory conduction in neurons. Saltatory conduction works because of cytoplasm and the axon being electrically conductive. Because the cytoplasm and axon are electrically conductive, the myelin prevents electrical
charge to leak through the membrane. The video starts with a review and uses graphic cartoon images and a lecturer.
VLSI Test Technology and Reliability
Course Description: With the continue scaling of transistor feature sizes, VLSI chip density continue increases. This results in a continue increase in the complexity VLSI technology where it has reached the point where billions of transistors are integrated on a single chip (like it is the case for System on Chip).
To guarantee the satisfaction of the customers, the produced VLSI chips have to be reliable and fully tested. Verification testing and production testing represents 50 t0 60% of the
Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
The objective of this course is to teach you to apply the skills you have learned in the functional areas toward the goal of starting a business, i.e., becoming an entrepreneur. Working in teams, you will learn to identify, conceptualize, plan, finance, launch, manage and harvest new ventures. Finally, intrapreneurship, the application of entrepreneurial methods of management to established organizations, will also be discussed. Class discussion, readings, case studies, guest speakers, interview
Membrane Raft Organization Is More Sensitive to Disruption by (n-3) PUFA Than Nonraft Organization i
Membrane Raft Organization Is More Sensitive to Disruption by (n-3) PUFA Than Nonraft Organization in EL4 and B Cells
1.2 Talking and writing mathematics
Communication is as vital in mathematics as in any language. This unit will help you to express yourself clearly when writing and speaking about mathematics. You will also learn how to answer questions in the manner that is expected by the examiner.
1.1 Writing mathematics
Communication is as vital in mathematics as in any language. This unit will help you to express yourself clearly when writing and speaking about mathematics. You will also learn how to answer questions in the manner that is expected by the examiner.
8.3 Issues and concerns about RFID
Are you a technophobe? Bluetooth, Ethernet WiFi – are they terms that mean nothing to you? This unit will gently guide you to an understanding of how devices 'talk' to each other and what technologies and processes are involved. You will also look at wired and wireless communication technologies, introducing you to some of the key methods involved.
Requête à un juge de paix
A l'aide d'un plan par étapes, apprendre à des élèves à rédiger une requête pour un juge de paix.
Les vacances en France - Quiz
Students can test themselves on travel, tourism and holidays in France.
Land: State of the Earth
Large tracks of land in Africa and Chine simply blew away in 2006. When land is stripped bare or robbed of rain by climate change, it often turns to desert. Learn how once fertile land is destroyed by deforestation, lack of rain, and fire. Run time 06:21.
Rosie the Riveters of World War II
Personal presentation incorporates video clips of women working in World War II. Radio clips of 1942 Fibber McGee and Molly and a radio clip of Japanese attack of Pearl Harbor, plus dress styles. (06:21)
Interview with Children's Poet Bobbi Katz
MEET ME AT THE CORNER, Virtual Field Trips for Kids takes you to the Poet's House, a library in New York City, to meet award winning children's poet Bobbi Katz. Learn about the various forms of poetry and what goes into making a poem. Explains the form of poetry called pantoon.
Links to fun websites and a Learning Corner of questions and extended activities for kids. (6:51)
Animal Life Cycles
In this video, students will observe various photographs of animal life cycles and their life cycle stages. It includes the life cycles of a butterfly, chicken, frog and mosquito. Images set to music. This is a good companion teaching resource for a science lesson/unit. (3:26)
