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Beyond the blogs, tweets, ads and social media soundbites
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By taking courses developed by a research scientist and university professor with more than 20 years of teaching experience
Gain
Thorough scientific knowledge about personal and environmental health topics
BASIC COURSE INFORMATION
Structure:
PDF Lecture slides
Audio lectures (most courses)
Auto-graded quizzes
Length: 2 - 3 weeks (depending on course)
Effort: 2-3 hours per week
Price: US$ 9.99 per course
(with receipt of a course certificate after completion)
Subjects: Personal & Environmental Health Science
Level: Introductory/Advanced
Language: English
Audio transcripts: English
Course Type: Self-paced on your time
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet
The topics covered in the 5 lectures of this course are:
- Modern food & Chronic inflammatory diseases
- Oxidative stress & Free radicals
- Antioxidants & Anti-inflammatory effects
- Antioxidant-rich foods, Sulfurous foods & Probiotics
- The anti-inflammatory diet & Recipes for health
The Fermented Tea Kombucha
The topics covered in the 5 lectures of this course are:
- History of kombucha
- Chemistry of kombucha
- Biology of kombucha
- Medicine and kombucha
- How to brew your own kombucha tutorial
Renewable Energy & Biofuels
The topics covered in the 10 lectures of this course are:
- Why do we need renewable energy & biofuels?
- Concept of energy
- Fossil fuels
- Gases as fuels
- Biomass
- Enzymes and biofuels
- Metabolic aspects of biofuels
- Electrolysis and hydrogen
- Photosynthesis & Algae
- Biofuels
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Expand your scientific knowledge horizon beyond the “blogosphere” and social media sound bites
Learn and understand the science of topics related to personal health and renewable energy to make better, more educated decisions in the future
All course material has been developed and is taught by a former research scientist, business entrepreneur and university professor with a Ph.D. in biochemical pharmacology
Benefit from the teaching experience of an educator with more than 20 years of teaching college and university level courses
Gain thorough information and usable knowledge that will help to improve your health and transform your life
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WHAT DO THE OFFERED COURSES COVER?
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet course explains why and how our modern, processed food-based diet is making us sick. You will learn and understand which toxic chemicals are frequently found in our food.
This course explains which foods to avoid and why.
In this course you will learn which foods to choose instead and where to find them.
The goal of this course is to help you to develop a "more educated way of eating". A new way of understanding and preparing food which is urgently needed to turn around the ongoing chronic inflammatory disease "epidemic". A processed food consumption-related "epidemic" which is responsible for the pain and suffering of millions of people. You will learn about the science of food ingredients, their properties, and their effects on our body and health. At the end of this course you will receive recipes allowing you to prepare delicious and healthy meals based on the anti-inflammatory diet.
This course is intended to help you to start a new way of eating with the goal to sustain or regain better health and wellbeing.
The Science of Kombucha course explores the history of kombucha and explains the chemical, biological and medicinal aspects of this ancient fermented tea beverage. In this course you will learn about the chemical and biological ingredients, as well as the medicinal properties and health benefits of authentic, traditionally brewed kombucha.
In this course you will also learn how to make your own, authentic kombucha in an easy to follow, step-by-step Make-It-Yourself tutorial.
The Renewable Energy & Biofuels course explains and outlines the rational for the urgent need of renewable energy and biofuels to avoid a looming climate crisis. This course explains the science behind the production of different biofuels, i.e., bioethanol, biogas, biodiesel and biohydrogen, from renewable biomass.
You will learn about the raw materials, chemical, biological and microbial components, processes, and technology required for the production of biofuels. Focus will be on bioethanol (including cellulosic ethanol), biodiesel, biogas and biohydrogen.
Your Course Instructor
Dr. Schmid holds a Ph.D. degree in biochemical pharmacology. He is a former researcher, experienced business entrepreneur and current educator with more than 20 years of teaching experience at the college and university level. He currently teaches microbiology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry and immunology at universities in San Diego, California. He conducted biological research at world renowned research institutions, i.e. The Scripps Research Institute (La Jolla, CA) and The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ, Heidelberg, Germany), in the field of cell biology, immunochemistry, antioxidants and enzyme regulation. He developed and taught a college level biofuels course and is the cofounder and past executive of a green tech startup, an algae company and of a kombucha brewery.
WHY LEARNING ABOUT
THE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET,
THE FERMENTED TEA KOMBUCHA, AND RENEWABLE ENERGY & BIOFUELS?
Because
Our personal health and the health of our planet matter.
Because
Learning about the scientific aspects of nutrition and understanding the importance of the quality and type of diet for human health is ever more important. Especially in a time with an increasing number of people suffering from metabolic disorders and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Because
Learning and understanding the impact of our current use of energy and consumption of fossil fuels on the environment, the climate and on human wellbeing and health is an increasingly important topic.
As a former research scientist, past business entrepreneur and passionate educator for the past 20 years, I increasingly felt that many of the pressing, relevant and interesting topics of our time, especially those connected to personal and environmental health, have not been well reflected, only "fringe-covered" or often not covered at all in curricula of higher education. I especially felt, that too many times the science was left out, has been neglected or "cut short" in many coverages of those topics.
As an experienced and passionate educator who has been developing course work and been teaching different science courses, including molecular biology, general biology, microbiology, chemistry and biochemistry, at colleges and universities for more than 20 years, I strongly felt to teach the truly exciting and relevant "science behind" some of the most interesting topics of our time.
I am therefore excited to offer my "The Science Of ..." courses The Anti-Inflammatory Diet, The Health Tea Kombucha and Renewable energy & Biofuels on this online learning platform in an affordable, understandable, exciting and engaging fashion to a diverse group of learners.
While the motivation for learning and styles of acquiring new knowledge may be as different as we are as humans, I am more than confident that the information gained in my courses will benefit the learner in many ways, ranging from improving ones job qualifications, contributing to personal growth to simply enjoying the gratifying "Eureka" moment.
Course Information
- Flexible deadlines
- 100% Online
- Start instantly upon course enrollment
- Learn at your own schedule and pace
- No time limit on course access
- Beginner level; no prior learning experience required
- Between 20 - 30 hours to complete each offered course
- Language: English
Course Benefits
- Improve and broaden your science knowledge
- Develop new skill sets & Prepare for a new career
- Get a tangible career benefit & Improve your job performance
- Make better life style choices with respect to your personal health
- Become a better steward and "green citizen" for a better health of the planet
Shareable Certificate
- Earn a certificate upon completion of each course you are enrolled
The mission of this online science teaching platform is to expand public knowledge in bioscience and to improve the understanding of critical topics related to environmental and human health
Student Testimonials
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!
It has been such a pleasure taking this class with you, Professor 🙂
(Amir G.)
Dr Schmid,
Thank you so very much for your time and expertise. You have made the past four weeks truly enjoyable and thought provoking. I've always had a fondness for the sciences, and plan on further studies, after my academic goals are met, simply for the pleasure of learning. You have a gift for teaching, and I feel so blessed to have benefited from it.
I wish you the best in the future with your teaching and business aspirations.
(Mandy T.)
"The man who asks a question is a fool for
a minute,
the man who does not ask is a fool for
life."
Confucius
