Project: Duality

Contents

• Introduction
• Curriculum-Science
• Curriculum-Humanities

Introduction

Inspired by OSSU’s Computer Science curriculum, this is my attempt at creating a self-taught education in Science and the Humanities. The ‘Science’ portion will focus on principles of their respective scientific fields. Computing related courses will be hosted on MOOC repository. The ‘Humanities’ portion will focus on Philosophy, Politics, Economics and History, with a few other fields sprinkled throughout.

Curriculum-Science

Physics and Astronomy

Physics and astronomy courses explore the dynamics of matter in motion and the nature of planets, stars, moons, and asteroids. Subtopics include the study of astrophysics, the history of the universe, and applied and theoretical physics.

Topics covered: Physics Space

Specialization	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Mechanics Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics 2.Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum 3. Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation	2 Months	Rice University	Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
A Brief History of Human Spaceflight	11 weeks	University of Houston	A Brief History of Human Spaceflight
Space Safety	9 weeks	Technische Universität München (TUM)	Space Safety
Space Exploration	9 weeks	Technische Universität München (TUM)	Space Exploration
Rocket Science for Everyone	5 weeks	Yale University	Rocket Science for Everyone
Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life	12 Weeks	University of Copenhagen	Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life
The Discovery of the Higgs Boson	7 weeks	The University of Edinburgh	The Discovery of the Higgs Boson

Mathematics

The study of math and logic combines the abstract science of numbers with quantitative reasoning that is fundamental in solving concrete problems.

Topics covered: Mathematics Discrete Mathematics Calculus Linear Algebra

Specialization	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science 2.Combinatorics and Probability 3.Introduction to Graph Theory 4.Number Theory and Cryptography 5.Delivery Problem	2 Months	University of California - San Diego	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science 2.Combinatorics and Probability 3.Introduction to Graph Theory 4.Number Theory and Cryptography 5.Delivery Problem
Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review 2.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives 3.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules 4.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation	2 Months	Johns Hopkins University	Differential Calculus through Data and Modeling Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Precalculus Review 2.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Limits & Derivatives 3.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Differentiation Rules 4.Calculus through Data & Modeling: Applying Differentiation
Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration 2.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration 3.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications 4.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus	2 Months	Johns Hopkins University	Integral Calculus through Data and Modeling Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Series and Integration 2.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Techniques of Integration 3.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Integration Applications 4.Calculus through Data & Modelling: Vector Calculus
Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced Specialization Constituent Courses 1.CLinear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations 2.Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors 3.Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization	2 Months	Johns Hopkins University	Linear Algebra from Elementary to Advanced Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Linear Algebra: Linear Systems and Matrix Equations 2.Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Determinants, & Eigenvectors 3.Linear Algebra: Orthogonality and Diagonalization

Other Science

This section will contain courses that do not fall into the other science categories.

Topics covered: Science Environmental Science Systems Engineering Public Health

Specialization	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Environmental Science 2.Population, Food, and Soil 3.Energy and Environment	2 months	Dartmouth College	Introduction to Environmental Science Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Environmental Science 2.Population, Food, and Soil 3.Energy and Environment

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Systems Engineering	9 weeks	UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)	Introduction to Systems Engineering
Systems Thinking In Public Health	4 weeks	Johns Hopkins University	Systems Thinking In Public Health
Sustainable Food Systems	4 weeks	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Sustainable Food System
Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth	4 weeks	University of Colorado Boulder	Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth
Oceanography: a key to better understand our world	7 weeks	Universitat de Barcelona	Oceanography: a key to better understand our world
Essentials of Global Health	8 weeks	Yale University	Essentials of Global Health
Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health	6 weeks	University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill	Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health

Philosophy

Philosophy courses address the big questions that make us human-morality, ethics, purpose, and rationality-in the modern and historical context. Explore the field’s eastern and western traditions, including specific schools of philosophy such as existentialism and humanism.

Topics covered: Philosophy Logic Theology

Specialization	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments 2.Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively 3.Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively 4.Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies	2 months	Duke University	Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization Constituent Courses 1.Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments 2.Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively 3.Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively 4.Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Philosophy	5 weeks	The University of Edinburgh	Introduction to Philosophy
Philosophy and the Sciences 1.Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences 2.Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences	4 weeks 4 weeks	The University of Edinburgh	Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences
Introduction to Religions & Ecology 1.Introduction to Religions & Ecology 2.Indigenous Religions & Ecology 3.South Asian Religions & Ecology 4.East Asian Religions & Ecology 5.Western Religions & Ecology	8 weeks	Yale University	1.Introduction to Religions & Ecology 2.Indigenous Religions & Ecology 3.South Asian Religions & Ecology 4.East Asian Religions & Ecology 5.Western Religions & Ecology
Journey of the Universe 1.Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life 2.Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action	6 weeks 7 weeks	Yale University	1.Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life 2.Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

Politics (Governance and Society)

Governance and society courses address the role of governments and the behaviors of individuals and societies, both normal and abnormal. Subtopics include international relations, policy, criminology, and racial and ethnic relations.

Topics covered: Politics International Relations Diplomacy

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Global Politics	4 Weeks	Università di Napoli Federico II	Global Politics
Understanding Political Concepts	4 Weeks	Università di Napoli Federico II	Understanding Political Concepts
Comparative Political Systems	4 Weeks	Università di Napoli Federico II	Comparative Political Systems
Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World	5 Weeks	University of London	Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
Global Diplomacy: the United Nations in the World	7 Weeks	University of London	Global Diplomacy – Diplomacy in the Modern World
Water Resources Management and Policy	5 Weeks	University of Geneva	Water Resources Management and Policy
Water Cooperation and Diplomacy	5 Weeks	University of Geneva	Water Cooperation and Diplomacy
International Water Law	5 Weeks	University of Geneva	International Water Law
International Security Management	7 Weeks	Erasmus University Rotterdam	International Security Management
Moral Foundations of Politics	8 weeks	Yale University	Moral Foundations of Politics
Citizenship and the Rule of Law	6 Weeks	University of London	Citizenship and the Rule of Law

Economics

Economics courses explore how individuals and groups manage resources and react to scarcity. Subtopics include personal economics, economic policy, international economics, and economic development.

Topics covered: Economics

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Economic Theories	8 Weeks	Erasmus University Rotterdam	Introduction to Economic Theories
Microeconomics 1.The Power of Markets 2.When Markets Fail	5 weeks 5 weeks	University of Pennsylvania	Microeconomics: The Power of Markets When Markets Fail
Country Level Economics 1.Macroeconomic Variables and Markets 2.Policies, Institutions, and Macroeconomic Performance	4 weeks 4 weeks	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	Macroeconomic Variables and Markets Policies, Institutions, and Macroeconomic Performance
Financial Markets	7 weeks	Yale University	Financial Markets
Economics of Money and Banking	13 weeks	Columbia University	Economics of Money and Banking
The Global Financial Crisis	13 weeks	Yale University	The Global Financial Crisis
Politics and Economics of International Energy	8 Weeks	Sciences Po	Politics and Economics of International Energy
Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms	11 Weeks	University of Chicago	Internet Giants: The Law and Economics of Media Platforms
Principles of Sustainable Finance	9 Weeks	Erasmus University Rotterdam	Principles of Sustainable Finance
Narrative Economics	4 weeks	Yale University	Narrative Economics

History

History courses investigate ancient and modern events and social trends. Explore themes such as war, imperialism, and globalization, and study the history of specific groups or time periods.

Topics covered: History Archaeology

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
The Modern World 1.Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 2.Part Two: Global History since 1910	7 weeks 7 weeks	University of Virginia	Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 Part Two: Global History since 1910
Recovering the Humankind’s Past and Saving the Universal Heritage	8 Weeks	Sapienza University of Rome	Recovering the Humankind’s Past and Saving the Universal Heritage
Internet History, Technology, and Security	11 Weeks	University of Michigan	Internet History, Technology, and Security

Other Humanities

This section will contain courses that do not fall into the other humanities categories.

Topics covered: Psychology Sociology Sustainablility

Courses	Duration	Offered by	Link to certificate
Introduction to Psychology	6 weeks	Yale University	Introduction to Psychology
Classical Sociological Theory	9 Weeks	University of Amsterdam	Classical Sociological Theory
Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries	4 Weeks	University of Copenhagen	Sustainable Development - Ideas and Imaginaries
The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future	3 Weeks	University of Copenhagen	The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future
Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches	5 Weeks	Lund University	Working for a sustainable future: concepts and approaches