How did the universe begin? When did life enter the picture? Why do some species survive, while others perish? Delve into the history of the cosmos. If you’re thinking about a future in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), medicine, or even the law or business, you’ll acquire a working knowledge of the most basic questions about how our universe and life evolved. Learn through video lectures by Case Western Reserve professors, Dr. Patricia Princehouse and Dr. Glenn Starkman.

Do you like to build things? Are you interested in the techniques engineers use to go from two-dimensional sketches to three-dimensional models and finished products? Would you like to learn skills that can serve as a basis for a future in video game design, architecture, robotics, civil or mechanical engineering? This course is an ideal way to get started. Learn through engaging video lessons by Case Western Reserve instructors Ainsley Buckner and Jason Bradshaw.

Think of your brain as the command center of your emotions, bodily functions and nervous system. How does it transmit messages to keep everything running? What happens when a neurological disorder appears? What are some of today’s advanced treatments for neurological disorders? These questions are at the heart of neuroscience. In this course, you’ll discover the basics of how neuroscience informs exciting developments in medicine. If you are interested in science, medicine, psychology or other STEM-related subjects, don’t miss this educational adventure. Learn through engaging video lessons by Case Western Reserve University instructors Barbara Kuemerle, PhD, and Ashley Nemes-Baran, PhD.

Is it possible to apply innovative entrepreneurial thinking for the social good? This online course will show you how creative companies are doing just that. You’ll learn how social entrepreneurs get started, build a value proposition, find customers, identify problems, come up with solutions and organize a team. If you are thinking about majoring in business, see yourself as a budding entrepreneur or value social responsibility, this course is a must. Learn through video lectures by Case Western Reserve professors Michael Goldberg and Megan Buchter.

Biomedical engineering is a game-changer for medicine and technology. It operates at the intersection of engineering design and science, helping to make possible everything from joint replacements and heart transplants to prosthetic limbs and implantable organs. If you’re thinking about a future in this growing field of science and technology, here is your starting point. Learn through engaging video lessons by Case Western Reserve faculty Matt Williams.