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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.

DA

Feb 11, 2021

Great fun, I really enjoyed this course. Sometimes the dialogue was somewhat repetitive but overall you can see a lot of effort went into finding experts and giving quality, accompanying video clips.

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By Henry

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Dec 12, 2021

Really enjoyed this course, if you love the mountains and outdoors please consider signing up. Thanks and congratulations ulberta.ca and staff

By Gabrielle A

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Aug 1, 2020

This is the best course I have ever taken. The media and academic content is superb as well as all the guest speakers. I will highly recommend.

By Terri G

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Oct 30, 2019

This is an excellent beginning class in mountain ecology and why mountains are important as well as the animals and plants of the alpine regions.

By Alberto L

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Apr 3, 2021

This was amazing! Great job everyone! I'd like to visit all the places you've shown and meet all the people that partecipated! Thank you so much

By LIORET M

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Nov 8, 2020

Amazing course! The best MOOC I've done so far. Very instructive, very qualitative. The only regret I have is not having paid for a certificate.

By Delbert P

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Jan 13, 2021

Excellent Course! Presentation was great. I have a much deeper understanding of mountains and everything connected to them. Thank you for this!

By Alondra J L B

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Jun 3, 2019

Excellent!!! Very informative and well organized course. Recommended to all mountain lover. Thank you for providing such great materials to us.

By Lana

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Nov 15, 2018

Loving this course so far; I adore the mountains and this certificate will allow to become more knowledgeable for my next elk hunt in Colorado.

By RICHARD E B

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Apr 24, 2017

A media-rich and thoroughly fun learning experience. You'll never look at mountains in the same way again, after beginning to know them here.

By Fahad A K

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Jun 13, 2020

a great informative and engaging course by the University of Alberta. I would love to take more courses on Ecology and other related topics.

By Anita H

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Dec 29, 2020

Course material as well as course instructor Zac Robinson and David Hik were Superb . Am extremely Happy to have enrolled in this course .

By Anuj R (

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Jan 7, 2019

Good course for all interested to know the value of mountains, its origination and impact on climate. Will recommend everyone to attend it.

By Cris L

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Jul 20, 2017

Recommended for all outdoor enthusiasts !!

It'll amaze you.... how less you know about Mountains and how much more you can learn about them.

By Jieying L

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Jan 17, 2021

Fabulous course! Great instructors and contents, wonderful pictures on the nature, the tech tips are extremely useful! highly recommended!

By Cheery W

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Nov 22, 2017

This course is fantastic! The voice of professors' is quite clear and the photos and videos are beautiful! I like this informative course.

By Paul L

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Mar 24, 2017

Excellent lots of visuals not much technical jargon . Covers all aspects of Mountian culture/ processes / history / difficulties

Well done

By Michelle T

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Jan 30, 2021

AMAZING CONTENT, WONDERFUL INSTRUCTORS AND RESOURCE PERSONS AND TOP OF THE NOTCH VIDEO CREATION. ONE OF THE BEST ONLINE COURSES THERE IS!

By Karolina P

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Dec 30, 2020

I learnt so much! I really like this course, professional made and clear messages with an amazing Canadian background. Thank you so much!

By R O

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Aug 22, 2020

It was an amazing experience, learnt a lot of skills, gained lots of knowledge. Every topic was well detailed, thanks to the instructors.

By Carolina A F

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Jul 18, 2020

Passion and love for mountains environments are reflected throughout this course. It's incredibly beautiful I enjoy it very much, thanks!

By Zainab S I

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Jul 16, 2020

The course really was helpful in understanding the nature and obviously tge benfits , origin and hazards of different types of mountains.

By Steph W

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Aug 31, 2017

Great overview of geography, geomorphology, mountain culture, biodiversity, mountain ecology, and diverse professionals in the mountains.

By kainat s

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Aug 18, 2024

It was a very detailed course which delved deep into the mountain world. I learned alot in this course and it has expanded my knowledge.

By Robert S

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Jan 31, 2022

First-class course which both informs and inspires. Do it and you will surely increase your knowledge of and appreciation of mountains.

By Gusani

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Jul 10, 2020

Excellent course, gives a broad overview of all the areas that intervene in mountainous environments.

It helped me a lot for my degree.