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This course focuses on assessing health impacts of chemicals in products and of fine particulate emitted along the product life cycle. We first develop the assessment framework to assess exposure and health impacts of chemicals in products. We then detail the application of mass-balance approaches to the case of parabens in personal care products. Participants then learn to assess the human health impacts of chemicals in products using the USEtox model (UN-Environment toxicity model) and discuss the level of protection offered by existing regulations about chemicals in products contrasting US and Europe. We extend the assessment to risks and impacts 5000+ chemical-household product combinations identifying the products and chemicals of concern in e.g. home maintenance and personal care products and looking at children as a sensitive population and at the magnitude of the risks associated with exposures to chemicals in toys. We also introduce a Life Cycle-based approach to Chemical Alternatives Assessment (CAA) combining both quantified exposure and hazards and discuss the applicability domain of CAA compared to Risk Assessment (RA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). We finally determine exposure to and effect of fine particulates on human health along the product and chemical supply chain and life cycle. This course concludes the course series by providing cutting-edge progress on the overall exposome and compares the health impacts of multiple environmental exposures on health.

Explore unique case studies in engineering ethics. In this four-week course, you’ll examine different historical case studies and understand how they led to classic engineering failures. Though each case is unique and has a distinct context, they all share common themes; a backstory, a disastrous event, a post-event with ramifications, and outcomes. For each case, you’ll watch and hear video lectures and explore foundational literature. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss the case in detail and check your knowledge through quizzes and reflections on your understanding of the case. This format will help you develop a working knowledge of ethical foundations. Delve into four case studies, including the VW emissions scandal, the failure of the Denver airport baggage system, the fatal case of the Therac 25 radiation machine, and the software failure of the Ariane 5 rocket launch. With each case, you’ll identify key aspects that led to the engineering failures and discuss the outcomes of the failures. You’ll also explore the significance of each case and how they led to corrective actions. Develop your knowledge of engineering alongside experts in the industry. The course will help you reflect on engineering as a design discipline and its impact on humans. You’ll be guided by Dr. David Chesney, an expert in both industry and academics with 20 years of experience at General Motors Corporation and 20 years working at the University of Michigan. Dr. Chesney’s background is in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Computer Science and he is the Toby Teorey Collegiate Lecturer in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. This course will be particularly useful for engineering students and professionals, although no prior experience is required.

This course provides a strong foundation in the history of smoking and other tobacco and nicotine use; the individual and public health impact; tobacco use prevalence trends in adults, youth and key subpopulations; and how cigarette smoking came to be, and remains to this day, the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. and globally, despite the fact that tobacco control efforts have collectively constituted one of the most successful public health endeavors in our history. The course also explores the role of the tobacco industry in the epidemic, as well as the pursuit of accountability and industry behavior change through legal action; the rapidly evolving tobacco and nicotine product marketplace; the unique and ever-changing regulatory and other policy challenges that have emerged; and the implications of this rapid change for public health today and in the future. Hosted by lead instructor Cliff Douglas, formerly of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, the course features 18 experts in a range of tobacco control areas and issues. Through a series of lectures, interviews, readings, and assessments, the course tells the story of smoking and tobacco and nicotine product use, focusing on the specific - but not unique - story of the U.S., while also presenting important information and insights from elsewhere in the world. The content of this course is solely the responsibility of the authors and contributors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the NIH or the Food and Drug Administration. Cliff Douglas, the lead instructor for this course, was, throughout the entire period of the development of the course and at the time of its launch (May 2023), the Director of the University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network (UMTRN), as well as a Co-investigator with the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations (CAsToR) at the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, and the BC Cancer Research Institute. As of October 2023, he released his affiliations with UMTRN and CAsToR and is now the President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Action to End Smoking. The content of this course was not affected by his new role, nor will Mr. Douglas receive any revenue from this course at any point.

For Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Eligible Learners: View information about expected results, presenters, their disclosures, and CME credit here: https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/activity/202314175EM What is it like to live with and recover from psychosis? Why are people with psychosis spectrum disorders such as Schizophrenia more likely to have serious medical problems? What can healthcare providers do to improve this population’s experience of and access to care? Why is Trauma-Informed Care particularly relevant to people living with psychosis? In this course, learners will explore these and other questions as they gain a deeper understanding of psychosis-spectrum disorders. Participants will learn about the signs and symptoms of psychosis; the treatments that work; the promising directions in research; and the skills and strategies that may help engage this population in medical settings. Academic lectures are interspersed with interviews with expert therapists, psychiatrists, researchers, and people living with psychosis. After completing this activity, participants will be able to summarize the health disparities facing people with psychosis, determine reasons why these health disparities exist, and illustrate examples of communication styles that can help promote health in this population. Accreditation and Credit Designation The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Michigan Medical School designates these enduring materials for a maximum of 8.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Continuing medical education (CME) credits for licensure are available upon successful completion of course content. Module 1 is required for all CME learners, upon its completion learners may choose from Modules 2, 3, 4, or any combination of these to earn credit. To view and complete content, you will be required to sign in and enroll in Coursera. To claim CME credit, you will be required to sign in and enroll in MiCME through this link: https://ww2.highmarksce.com/micme/activity/202314175EM Module 1: Psychosis fundamentals - During the first course module, participants will be introduced to the course; will learn key terms related to psychosis; and will learn more about what it is like to have a psychosis episode. Module 1 is required for claiming Continuing Medical Education Credit - 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ Module 2: Mental health services: history & new directions - During the second course module, participants will learn the evidence-based treatment approaches for psychosis; will gain a historical perspective on mental health treatment; and will learn techniques that are helpful for engaging people with psychosis in healthcare. Module 2 is available for claiming Continuing Medical Education Credit - 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ Module 3: Psychosis & health - During the third course module, participants will gain a better understanding of the health disparities facing individuals living with psychosis spectrum disorders, as well as potential solutions. Module 3 is available for claiming Continuing Medical Education Credit - 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™ Module 4: Trauma-informed care - During the fourth and final course module, participants will learn about Trauma-Informed Care and why it is particularly important in providing healthcare for people with psychosis. Module available for claiming Continuing Medical Education Credit - 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™

Welcome to People, Technology, and the Future of Mobility! Designed for beginners, this course will introduce students to some of the key technological innovations currently being developed in the mobility sector. It will also require students to apply a variety of social science concepts to understand the likely social impacts of these technologies. Suitable for students from all backgrounds, this course does not require any prior engineering or social science background. The content it presents is based on a number of interviews and lectures and was created through a partnership with Siemens. The course also includes an interactive 360° video experience that allows students to explore the key systems of an autonomous vehicle, take a seat in a self-driving car, and learn about new sensing technologies that could be used in smart cities today and tomorrow. It will challenge students to envision a safer, cleaner, and more equitable mobility of the future. We will examine recent technological advances as well as the socio-economic and policy implications for two major evolving technology sectors in mobility: electrification and automation.

Student loan debt in the United States has skyrocketed to over $1.75 trillion, and that number is only expected to grow as tuition costs increase. While working toward student loan forgiveness is an option for some, many have been left with high interest rates and large monthly payments. In the Student Debt Crisis Teach-Out™, examine the factors leading to the student loan debt crisis, review the state of student loan forgiveness legislation, and explore how federal loan forgiveness could impact the economy and higher education. Consider varying opinions on the state of the crisis and hear from those looking to eliminate student loan debt to those suggesting forgiveness in limited instances. Featuring the expertise of researchers, lawyers, economists, student loan advocates, and financial aid advisors, this Teach-Out provides resources to discuss student loan debt, forgiveness plans and policies, and alternatives to higher education. This Teach-Out will answer: - What is student debt in the U.S.? Is it a “crisis”? - How do student loan models work and what types of repayment options exist? - What are alternative models of student loans? - What is student loan forgiveness? How could it potentially impact the economy and society? - What are alternative pathways to higher education? - What can individuals do to navigate their student loan debt? All contents of this Teach-Out are licensed as CC BY-SA with the exception of the course image.

C remains one of the most popular languages ​​thanks to its portability and efficiency, and laying the groundwork for many programming languages ​​like C++, Java, JavaScript, and Python. In this course, you'll dive deeper into the syntax of C, learning the functions of the language and how to properly apply them within an algorithm. Identify types, operators, and expressions within C to build recursive functions and examine the role of the C preprocessor in achieving software portability.

Envisioning Educational Transformation supports aspiring change agents in moving beyond the status quo by building new ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity in their local contexts, with a specific focus on identifying relationships among global, national, and local agendas for systems transformation. You will engage with leading policymakers and researchers to understand global and national policy discourses about educational transformation, and you will collaborate with course colleagues in cross-national comparisons of ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity to fuel your creativity and motivation. You’ll then engage in local systems analyses and lead a local “visioning conversation” with the aim of building shared ambitions for educational transformation in your local context.

Modern rocket design started amidst World War II, pushing the boundaries of what rocketry was capable of. In The History of Rocket Science, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of this complicated history and discuss key advancements, like the creation of the V2 rocket. Examine the ramifications of the advancements of rocket science from a historical and societal perspective, going beyond the technological advancements during the war. This course also explores the Cold War, culminating in the United States’ creation of the Apollo 11 — the pivotal creation that landed the U.S. on the moon. Round out the course by getting a first-hand look at space shuttles, space stations, space tourism, and how companies are opening up space exploration.

The Nurse’s Toolkit will introduce learners to various life-saving nursing skills and interventions. Learn critical life-saving concepts and skills related to airway management, trauma, immobilization and splinting, sepsis management, wound care, and obstetrical emergencies. This course also integrates augmented reality into two modules: airways and immobilization, and splinting. The augmented reality will be powered through the learner’s mobile device via a web-based tool that will provide simulations and test learners’ knowledge of the material.

Practicing Collaborative, Continuous Improvement supports local change agents in developing foundational capabilities for iterative analysis, design, implementation, and evaluation. Learn to address local needs, opportunities, and problems, with a focus on improvement science as a specific approach to collaborative, continuous improvement that is useful in classrooms, communities, schools, and systems. Under the guidance of leading researchers, learners develop capabilities to map systems that underlie persistent educational problems; identify a shared theory of (and ideas for) improvement; iteratively implement, measure, and refine potential solutions using plan-do-study-act cycles; and sustain and spread improvement within and beyond their local contexts. Learners also compare such work as enacted in improvement science and other approaches to collaborative, continuous improvement. Learners then develop a detailed plan for initiating a local improvement project to advance new ambitions for educational access, quality, and equity in their local contexts.

"Learn about the evolution of AI investing and online asset management. Online investing and asset management have never been easier, but will AI investing really work? What are the challenges? In this course, we will explore how technology is changing the way we invest. We will learn about the principles of AI-based online asset management platforms and robo-advisors, and consider why they are successful. We will move from human-based data-driven investment strategies to neural network strategies, and evaluate AI’s investment decision-making ability and learn how AI and machine learning play a role in making trading decisions.