The Polymath Lecture Series

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	Course enrollment by Michael Barnathan - Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 01:03 PM
	If fewer than 10 students enroll in the new course by July 24 it will not be offered.

	New Course! by Michael Barnathan - Sunday, May 16, 2010, 10:14 AM
	We have just added a new course in The Law of Human Rights and a Just World Order, to be taught by Dr. Juyal, President of the Canadian Peace Research Institute and a Professor for over 30 years at The University of Regina. Start date TBA, likely near the beginning of July.

	Now Hiring Instructors! by Michael Barnathan - Saturday, January 9, 2010, 12:22 AM
	We're looking for brilliant, talented, and inspirational online course instructors. Fit the bill? Apply here!

Course categories

 

	Free Courses
	Data Structures and Algorithms
	How to Create Your Own Website

	Premium Courses
	The Law of Human Rights And a Just World Order

	Talks and Lectures
	How to Learn Everything: Learning Skills for Becoming a 21st Century Renaissance Person

Volunteered Courses

	Future Courses
	Small Business Marketing
	Human Factors and Functional Aesthetics

 

Available Courses

• Data Structures and Algorithms

    

  Roughly 20-30 donated Data Structures and Algorithms slides, assignments, labs, and materials, previously prepared by the instructor for a 14-week twice-weekly format. (Note that these materials may refer to this previous class and the dates that the class was held. These references may be safely disregarded).
  
  Audio annotations will be posted lecture-by-lecture as time permits.
  
  This course is free. Assignments will be graded only on request. Suggested prerequisites include an understanding of basic Java or C++ programming and basic familiarity with discrete mathematics.
  
  Suggested donation: $140 for the whole course.
  
• How to Create Your Own Website

  • Instructor: Michael Barnathan

    

  A first course in web design and development using graphical design tools. Topics include web design, HTML markup, style sheets, Javascript, and basic AJAX.
  
  Offered online at this website. The lectures may be viewed at your own convenience.
  
  Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Windows.
  
  Initially offered from April 4 to June 6. Lectures will remain online indefinitely, but no new webspace on our servers or certificates will be issued for this course. Cost: Free. Suggested donation: $10 per lecture.
  
• How to Learn Everything: Learning Skills for Becoming a 21st Century Renaissance Person

  • Instructor: Michael Barnathan

    

  A talk (not a complete course) given on learning, creativity, time management, and the lives of historical polymaths, with a focus on how to apply these lessons from the past to the universal pursuit of knowledge in the present.
  
  Given online and in selected areas within the United States. Complete list of locations TBA.
  
  The talk is now available online.
  
• The Law of Human Rights And a Just World Order

    

  A 10-lecture course on human rights concepts and law and the central role that they play in a just government and a peaceful world. Taught by Dr. Juyal, President of the Canadian Peace Research Association and Professor of Political Science at The University of Regina.
  
  Start date TBA.
  
• Small Business Marketing

    

  Marketing and building awareness of brands, products, and services, primarily within the context of small business, where fiscal and human resources are limited.
  
  Start date and details TBA.
  
• Human Factors and Functional Aesthetics

  • Instructor: Leif Masrud

    

  A case-study course on designing systems (whether architectural, mechanical, or virtual) that are meant for human interaction, and how to optimize those interactions.
  
  Start date and additional details TBA.