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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

SK

Dec 23, 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 3, 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 Kevin L

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May 20, 2020

Mountains are cool.

By Mauricio C P

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Oct 28, 2024

Very good indeed !

By Mehmet U B

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Feb 14, 2021

incredible course.

By Dorji W

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Aug 22, 2020

Exceptional course

By Ece Ö İ

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May 25, 2020

Thank you so much!

By PRIYANKA K

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May 4, 2020

Awesome experience

By Libero P

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Aug 9, 2025

Πολύ καλό μάθημα.

By Melvin S M

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Feb 22, 2022

Fun little course

By Victoria P

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Sep 13, 2020

All around great.

By Milena M

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Apr 13, 2020

I had so much fun

By Alejandro V

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Apr 5, 2020

Excellent course!

By Goksel D O

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Apr 3, 2020

Simply amazing!!!

By Deleted A

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Oct 31, 2018

Loved the course!

By Manojkumar P

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Nov 7, 2017

Already submitted

By Christina

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Jul 12, 2017

Fabulous course!!

By Kyle C

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Apr 16, 2017

Fantastic course.

By Elaine M A

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Mar 19, 2017

Highly Recommend.

By Vishesh K

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May 28, 2022

i love mountains

By Sébastien G

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Sep 11, 2020

wonderful course

By Hassan F

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Aug 30, 2020

Well made Course

By Darshit m

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Jun 10, 2020

VERY INFORMATIVE

By Siddharth R

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May 13, 2020

excellent course

By Maria M

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Jun 13, 2017

Great Course. It

By Issa K

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Dec 20, 2020

Mountaintastic!

By Xer G

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May 24, 2020

Simply amazing.