10 free online courses this week

A selection for those who want to pump their skills in design, personal finance, Japanese literature and other disciplines.

1. Supercomputers and parallel processing

start the course: February 21, 2018.
course duration12 weeks.
Area"Open education".
OrganizerMoscow State University named after M. IN. Lomonosov.
Tongue: Russian.

Parallel processing - one of the main trends in the development of computer technology. In this course you will get acquainted with the architecture of parallel computing systems, parallel programming technologies and techniques to assess their quality.

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2. Basic course in robotics in the language Robolab

start the course: February 21, 2018.
course duration6 weeks.
Area"Lectorium."
OrganizerPresidential physico-mathematical lyceum №239 and the Center of pedagogical skills.
Tongue: Russian.

If your child is interested in physics and dreams to build their robot, do not miss this course. For its passage need educational robot designer LEGO Mindstorms NXT 9797 or EV3. You and your young genius will learn how to construct a simple robot and make it move.

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3. Engineering and computer graphics

start the course: February 19, 2018.
course duration10 weeks.
Area"Open education".
Organizer: Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University of Peter the Great.
Tongue: Russian.

You want to develop spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to master? Try your hand at this course. He was particularly helpful for those whose activities are connected with drawings and three-dimensional computer graphics.

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4. Design of mobile applications: a check-list for beginners

Date and time of employment: February 19, 2018 at 14:00 Moscow time.
volume1 activity.
Area"Netologiya".
AuthorDiana Passage, product designer in "Mamba".
Tongue: Russian.

At this open session beginning designers will receive a list with which will be able to create from scratch a mobile application. Attendees will learn what is behind the layout and how the implementation of the technology, as well as get acquainted with the working documents and layouts in the transfer process work.

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5. personal finance management

start the course: February 19, 2018.
The volume of the course6 modules.
Area"Universarium".
OrganizerFar Eastern Federal University.
Tongue: Russian.

What taxes pay citizens? How to plan a household budget? Is it worth it to spend money on insurance? Answers to these and other questions about personal financial management you get in this course. Also read our article about errors in handling money and a selection of applications for the conduct of personal finance.

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6. Simple molecules in our lives

start the course: February 21, 2018.
course duration: 15 weeks.
Area"Open education".
OrganizerMoscow State University named after M. IN. Lomonosov.
Tongue: Russian.

Water, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen - these and other substances play a huge role in our lives. And all of them are composed of molecules. About how the molecular structure of liquids and gases affect a person's everyday life, tell this course. It is designed for a wide range of listeners, special knowledge of chemistry is not required.

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7. Psychology of intergroup relations

start the course: February 20, 2018.
course duration9 weeks.
Area: Coursera.
Organizer: High School of Economics.
Tongue: Russian.
Is free without a certificate.

At first the family, then friends, classmates and colleagues - from the birth of man comes in different social groups. But sometimes the interests of these "unions" with each other face. Find out whether you can be a good employee and her husband at the same time and why we believe other groups outsiders.

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8. History of classical Japanese literature

start the course: February 21, 2018.
course duration: 15 weeks.
Area"Open education".
OrganizerMoscow State University named after M. IN. Lomonosov.
Tongue: Russian.

Interested in the culture of the rising sun and enjoy reading Japanese authors? Then dive into the wonderful world of Japanese literature at the same rate. Classical works of the Middle Ages will help you better understand the present of this amazing state.

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9. World legal history. Part 1

start the course: February 21, 2018.
course duration: 15 weeks.
Area"Open education".
OrganizerMoscow State University named after M. IN. Lomonosov.
Tongue: Russian.

The course is for all fans of history, and especially those whose current or future profession is associated with the right. You can explore the well-known historical facts, such as the Crusades, from the point of view of jurisprudence. Because of this you will become clearer, many modern public and political events.

The second part of This course is run in parallel with the first.

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10. Rhetoric

start the course: February 2018.
The volume of the course2 module.
Area"Stepik".
Organizer: Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University.
Tongue: Russian.

This course - a godsend for those who often have to speak in public. Based on the principles of classical rhetoric and oratory, you can make your speech clearer and compelling. After all, even Plato called eloquence of "the art of conquering minds."

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