Using Python for Research

Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.

Databases: Modeling and Theory

This course is one of five self-paced courses on the topic of Databases, originating as one of Stanford’s three inaugural massive open online courses released in the fall of 2011. The original “Databases” courses are now all available on edx.org.
This course covers underlying principles and design considerations related to databases; it can be taken either before or after taking other courses in the Databases series.

The Relational Algebra section of this course teaches the algebraic query language that provides the formal foundations of SQL.
The Relational Design Theory section of the course provides comprehensive coverage of dependency theory and normal forms in relational databases, a well-accepted theoretical framework for developing good relational database schemas.
The Unified Modeling Language section of this course introduces the data-modeling component of UML, and describes how UML diagrams are translated to relational database schemas.

The introductory videos in this course are the same as the introductory videos in Databases: Relational Databases and SQL ; they are included for the benefit of learners who have not taken Databases: Relational Databases and SQL.

Introduction to Linux

Never learned Linux? Want a refresh? Develop a good working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line across the major Linux distribution families.

Try It: Intro to HTML

Get free instruction in HTML web development in this no-risk online course. Learn how HTML coding skills can boost your career or help your website function more efficiently. No previous experience required.

Die digitale Welt mit dem Thymio Roboter entdecken

In diesem Kurs lernen Sie, wie man mit dem Roboter Thymio umgeht und wie man ihn als Lehrmittel in einer Klasse einsetzen kann. Ziel ist es, den Thymio-Roboter als Einführung in die digitale Welt und in das informatische Denken (“Computerdenken”) zu benutzen.