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Fundamentals of TinyML
4.567 ratingsFocusing on the basics of machine learning and embedded systems, such as smartphones, this course will introduce you to the “language” of TinyML.
Overview
Learn about the most fascinating animals on Earth, their sophisticated senses and how sharks and their relatives have impacted human history and culture.
What you'll learn
- Habitats and distributions of sharks from around the world.
- Evolutionary history and relationships of sharks and allies.
- Functional anatomy of swimming, breathing, and eating.
- Sensory biology, reproduction, and behavior.
- Ecological roles of sharks.
- History and culture of shark-human interactions.
- Impacts of human behavior on shark populations.
- How biology informs conservation efforts.
Syllabus 4
- Section 1: The Big Picture - Biodiversity and Evolution
- Section 2: Miracles of Evolution - Functional Morphology and Physiology
- Section 3: Thinking Like a Shark - Brains and Behavior
- Section 4: Sharks in the World - Human Interactions, Ecology, and Conservation
Skills you'll practise
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
- A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
- Taught by Cornell University, one of the strongest names in its field.
- Self-paced: start any time.
- A clear syllabus (4 parts) you can see before you start.
Disadvantages
- Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
- Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
- Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
- Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.
Free to audit
- Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
- Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $199). Audit access may end after the course closes.
Before you start
Secondary School (high school) biology
Taught by
- William E. BemisLead Instructor, Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Joshua MoyerLecturer
- Ian TibbettsInstructor, Associate Professor of Biology
Cornell University is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (93/100).
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