Learner Reviews & Feedback for Introduction to the Arctic: Climate by University of Alberta
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JC
Jan 3, 2018
A great course to start studying about the Arctic. It's very important understanding climate changes and its global consequences.
SB
May 16, 2020
This course was great, but I can't find the other UArctic courses mentioned, particularly the one about Arctic Cultures! I would love to learn more, any info would be much appreciated!
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By Carlos G I
•Mar 14, 2016
Content was very good. I didn't liked the assignments, they were too short and the answering options were too narrow; sometimes they could be misinterpreted and led to a confusing missing point. I would recommend to add several more questions for each assignment, chosen random for each attempt, put a limit on total attempts and give feedback on answers. Thanks for the course, I enjoyed it a lot; short but precise.
By David D
•Jan 8, 2019
This is a good overall picture of the arctic covering a wide range of topics that are being affected by climate change. The quiz that are spaced throughout the videos are a good break from just watching.
Perhaps the presentation, while enthusiastic, was a bit static and fairly long in length. This could possibly be improved by having different presenters or more visuals during the lecture.
By Rosie B
•Oct 28, 2017
The course was enjoyable and I definitely learned a lot more about the arctic and climate change. I felt the content was a bit static and having done Mountains 101 with University of Alberta, I thought it would have made a big difference to visit some of the places mentioned, to show the problems occurring, and see interviews with researchers working in the Arctic.
By Sophie J
•May 9, 2016
Very interesting course on the Arctic. As an introduction, I appreciated the broad overview of the things affecting the Arctic and thus the global climate. As a neophyte, some of the more technical, scientific aspects were hard to follow but were just as interesting to understand; having the course notes to go back to was helpful!
By Kori R
•Apr 19, 2016
Very interesting course that covers the the Arctic and how it has been impacted by climate change. Overall a qualitative discussion of the Arctic climate that references more detailed quantitative data. The summary sheets for each week are a really helpful reference for the class and beyond.
By Joy S
•Feb 12, 2016
Good info. Instructor had rather odd body language, but friendly. Had trouble passing a couple of section tests due to "check all that apply" questions. Sections on ocean and atmosphere circulation and global warming rather boring and a little harder to follow. Interesting class overall.
By Gabriel H
•Dec 3, 2018
Surprisingly thorough course, although the lectures can be improved and more material can be included in the lecture notes. I personally wasn't keen on watching the lecture material and only studies the notes, maybe a point to improve.
By Sasha B
•May 16, 2020
This course was great, but I can't find the other UArctic courses mentioned, particularly the one about Arctic Cultures! I would love to learn more, any info would be much appreciated!
By Robert C
•Apr 25, 2016
I found the course informative, but the quizzes to be a problem as there were too many multiple answers, so was near impossible to complete the quizzes correctly
By Linnéa R
•Feb 11, 2021
Good course, very informative.
Professor was a little stiff, but this is the first MOOC I've ever taken - so maybe that's the way you have to teach.
By Graham K
•Oct 3, 2016
Nice overview, gives a good appreciation for changes happening in the Arctic. Sometimes the lecture material is a bit dry and repetitive/slow.
By Roberto D
•Jun 10, 2016
A very good review of the main topics related to the Arctic and climate change. Final lesson tests are sometimes confusing.
By Franck L
•Feb 16, 2017
The content was good and very instructive but the videos and graphic material could be more dynamic and interactive.
By Sophie B
•Jul 18, 2021
It was a very good course. All of the topics were explained perfectly for anyone to understand. Very pleased.
By Ron G
•Feb 20, 2021
Very well organized and presented. Good visual aids accompanying the lectures. Highly recommended.
By Jonathan D
•Aug 20, 2017
Great introduction to the artic region, its people, economy, environment and global importance.
By Alice v O
•Aug 4, 2022
very good information, but the presentor speaks as if addressing a group of small children
By Gina W
•Aug 20, 2020
it was a very informative course. The presenter was easy to listen too and likeable.
By Anne G
•Mar 17, 2018
Very interesting. Easy to understand. Prof seemed very enthusiastic about the topic.
By Shannon A C
•Jan 28, 2021
Love the open-book quizzes but hate the time limit as someone with test anxiety
By Kirsten W
•Jun 9, 2020
very informative and thorough, though some videos were a bit too long
By elvis a
•Jul 27, 2019
This is very well informed course about Arctic sea-ice. Thank you.
By Tom A
•Dec 19, 2020
Difficult course as not a scientist but explained well.
By Ankit G
•Jan 1, 2022
Great introduction to the arctic.
By Antoni B
•Jan 22, 2016
Cool