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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.

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.

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By Mohammad P

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Apr 14, 2023

Hello, thank you for your efforts in the course. It was very useful and beautiful. I hope you will always be healthy and happy. Mohammad Pakzad from Iran.

By Axel I M B

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Apr 29, 2021

Muy buen curso, soy egresado de la carrera universitaria de Tecnico superior en tursimo y muchas de las cosas que abarca este curso nunca las vi en clases

By Foong W L

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May 12, 2017

I thoroughly enjoy doing the Mountain 101 course and I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants a good. broad introduction to the mountains.

By Peter D

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Feb 22, 2017

I very much enjoyed this course, I learned new terms and gained more familiarity with all things mountain based on the curriculum. Great work and great f

By Marie D

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Nov 23, 2020

This was an excellent course. I love mountains, admiring them, hiking them, etc. I learned so much. This course exceeded my expectations. Thank you.

By Kostis K

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Apr 6, 2020

Really a fantastic course! I cannot express in words my enthusiasm about this course! Great initiative and I look forward to similar future courses. UP!

By Doron F

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Nov 19, 2017

Very insightful. The course is well organized, the discussion is intelligent and presented plainly! I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. Thank you!

By Darren H

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Feb 19, 2021

Great course covering a wide range of mountain-related topics and issues with informative and well-compiled video presentations, Tech Tips and quizzes.

By Hisham B K

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Nov 23, 2020

Great content, animation, and cover of the subject! Easy to understand.

The course developers obviously worked so hard to put this together, thank you!

By Elizabeth M K

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Oct 29, 2017

It was an amazing course! The videos and the instructors were very helpful and the lectures were really great! The best course I've ever taken so far!

By gary o

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May 13, 2020

Really enjoyed it. Much more that I originally thought. I'd thank everyone who put work into the lectures, presentations, research and test questions

By Kathy M

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Aug 27, 2017

Good wide-ranging course, covers the basics well. Decent intro to mountains, life on and below them, culture, ecology and all. Well worth the effort!

By Michala

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Jun 14, 2017

Another wonderfully interesting course from the University of Alberta. And a surprise cameo by Justin Trudeau too?! I need to go hiking immediately.

By Emily W

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May 14, 2020

This course was great! I loved the interdisciplinary approach and feel like I learned a lot. It also made me want to travel to the Canadian rockies!

By Waqar A

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Feb 8, 2020

It has been a wonderful study session as a multidisciplinary approach displayed the rounded image of Mountains and enhanced my horizon of knowledge.

By Mohamed E B

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Apr 17, 2017

Loved the material, very inspiring! Easy, but enough of a challenge; overall, extremely engaging course and would definitely recommend it to others.

By Haley M

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Jun 8, 2020

This is a great course that covers several aspects that make up what mountains are and how we interact with them today. This was such a fun course!

By Sarah R

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Apr 5, 2017

Great introduction to many areas of study related to mountain landscapes. Well produced with beautiful photography and interesting content. Thanks!

By Deborah G

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Apr 19, 2023

Excellent course - well organized and expertly delivered; packed full of interesting information from a variety of sources - highly recommend it!

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!