University of California, Irvine
Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life
University of California, Irvine

Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

Taught in English

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Michael Dennin
Jun Allard
Donald Saari

Instructors: Michael Dennin

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module we'll introduce the concept of emergence and provide an orientation to how this course will proceed.

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3 videos3 readings

Can a substance be both a solid and a liquid? In this module we’ll take a close look at our first emergent phenomena, complex fluids.

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4 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review

Are seemingly random events truly random? In this module, we'll examine ways that deterministic processes can produce the appearance of randomness.

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7 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review

Have you ever wondered why tigers have spots and leopards have spots? This module helps to explain how these and other patterns form in nature.

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8 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review

How can we study quantum events from both a reductionist and emergent perspective? This module takes a look at the atomic and quantum level of some everyday phenomena.

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6 videos2 readings1 quiz

One of the most awe inspiring emergent phenomena is how consciousness emerges from complex collections of atoms and molecules. In this module, we’ll take a look at how the various regions of our brain coordinate and interact to produce consciousness.

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3 videos2 readings1 quiz1 peer review

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4.7 (22 ratings)
Michael Dennin
University of California, Irvine
1 Course14,148 learners
Jun Allard
University of California, Irvine
1 Course14,148 learners
Donald Saari
University of California, Irvine
1 Course14,148 learners

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