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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 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 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 Diego T H M

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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.

By Diana S

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Oct 7, 2022

Mountains 101 is an excellent course. It is well designed and the content is delivered in an engaging manner. I learned a great deal.

By Gary J

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Aug 1, 2020

Were well done course. I really enjoy the interaction, and I learned a lot about mountains I did not know before. great instructors.

By Maria L R

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Jun 24, 2020

Good holistic approach to understanding about mountains. Music, images, resource speakers and main lecturers conducive to learning.

By Timothy H

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Jan 25, 2022

Really well done and very informative. I learned a ton about mountains even as someone who spends as much time in them as possible.

By D C

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Mar 10, 2021

I really enjoyed this course. My daughters even did several of the lessons with me. We learned a lot; thank you for a great course!

By Mika N

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Jun 7, 2020

An excellent course! I really enjoyed this, it was the best online course I have ever taken. Well organized and planned. Thank you!

By Jeevan G

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Apr 8, 2019

fully enjoyed this course and wish there were more in depth lessons associated with what was taught. thanks for a great experience!