Learner Reviews & Feedback for Mountains 101 by University of Alberta
About the Course
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...
Top reviews
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.
AM
Mar 2, 2022
A wonderful all round introduction to the mountains! Enjoyed every minute of learning. Thank you University of Alberta for putting together such a course and making it available through Coursera.
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By Melissa J
•Jul 1, 2020
The course was well taught, well-organized and covered all issues very well. I learned a lot! Thank you.
By ARUN P D
•Jan 14, 2024
Truly comprehensive introduction of mountains and their place in past, present and fuuture of the earth.
By Thomas C
•Nov 22, 2023
Great course, lots of interesting aspects of mountains are analyzed in an accessible and engaging manner.
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.