Wesleyan University Courses

Social Psychology

88 reviews

This course offers a brief introduction to classic and contemporary social psychology, covering topics such as decision making, persuasion, group behavior, personal attraction, and factors that promote health and well-being.

• Coursera
• 1 day 13 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Ancient Greeks

31 reviews

This is a survey of ancient Greek history from the Bronze Age to the death of Socrates in 399 BCE. Along with studying the most important events and personalities, we will consider broader issues such as political and cultural values and methods of histo…

• Coursera
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Modern and the Postmodern (Part 1)

21 reviews

Explore the evolution of modern thought from Enlightenment to postmodernism through key philosophers and artists, examining cultural change, progress, and intellectual history.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

15 reviews

Discover the art of crafting compelling plots, from structure and scene-building to character development and revision techniques. Enhance your storytelling skills and bring your narratives to life.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

12 reviews

In this course aspiring writers will be introduced to the techniques that masters of fiction use to ground a story in a concrete world. From the most realist settings to the most fantastical, writers will learn how to describe the physical world in shar…

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• 7 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

8 reviews

Enhance your writing style through metaphor, imagery, and word choice. Learn revision techniques to create compelling stories and polished prose.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Creative Writing: The Craft of Character

7 reviews

At the center of a good story are the characters in it. In this course aspiring writers will discover how to build and bring to life complex, vivid and unforgettable characters.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Change the World

6 reviews

Learn to address global challenges like poverty, climate change, and healthcare through shared resources and innovative approaches. Explore strategies for positive social change and sustainable development.

• Coursera
• 26 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Management and Visualization

5 reviews

Aprenda a gerenciar e visualizar dados usando ferramentas poderosas como SAS ou Python para desenvolver perguntas de pesquisa, analisar variáveis e apresentar resultados de forma clara e eficaz.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Machine Learning for Data Analysis

324 ratings at Coursera

Explore machine learning techniques for predictive analysis, covering decision trees, random forests, lasso regression, and k-means clustering. Gain hands-on experience applying these algorithms to real-world data.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Data Analysis Tools

414 ratings at Coursera

Develop and test data hypotheses using statistical tests like ANOVA, Chi-Square, and Pearson correlation. Learn to apply appropriate tests and explore statistical interactions using SAS or Python.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Regression Modeling in Practice

274 ratings at Coursera

Aprenda a aplicar e interpretar modelos de regressão linear e logística, explorando associações entre variáveis, testando hipóteses e avaliando a qualidade dos modelos para análise de dados eficaz.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Complex Analysis

1078 ratings at Coursera

Explore complex functions, differentiation, integration, and power series. Delve into conformal mappings, Laurent series, and the Residue Theorem. Gain insights into complex dynamics and the Riemann hypothesis.

• Coursera
• 1 day 3 hours 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

444 ratings at Coursera

Explore major domains of abnormal psychology, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Develop empathy and understanding for psychological distress.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Schizophrenia

2414 ratings at Coursera

Explore the nature, symptoms, neuroscience, and treatment of schizophrenia through scientific findings, simulated interviews, brain imaging studies, and evidence-based approaches.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)