Courses

You are invited into the uniquely satisfying world of plants, and the joy of celebrating and learning from the secrets of living nature. With almost 400,000 known species and thousands more identified every year, the variety of plant life is almost overwhelming--from the microscopic to the largest organism on Earth. During your journey, you will explore the astonishing adaptations that allow plants to live in an enormous variety of ecosystems, from deserts and the ocean floor to thousands of feet above sea level and on every continent.


Our bodies are incredible, supporting and moving us effortlessly every day. They allow us to walk, run, sit, and stand with little thought-yet they are also vulnerable to injury, aging, and disease. This intricate system of bones, muscles, and tendons varies from person to person, making it a fascinating subject of study. Understanding its structure enhances both medical knowledge and personal well-being.


Fresno Pacific's Life in the World's Oceans course offers an in-depth exploration into the science and mysteries of Earth's most significant feature and the life within. With stunning visuals and the expertise of Sean Todd, professor and marine researcher, The Great Courses and FPU's Life in the World's Oceans course combines your love of learning and teaching marine science with practical tools you can use in your classroom immediately.


This course serves as an introduction to the history of the use and preservation of the National Parks Service from its inception in 1916. Through the text, videos, and the myriad of resources offered on the Internet, students will gain insight and knowledge into the National Parks rich heritage and the issues surrounding the Park Service.


No place on Earth is safe from severe storms. Tour the world's wildest weather-and learn how to protect yourself-with a storm-chasing, prize-winning meteorologist. By delving into Science of Extreme Weather that underlies blizzards, flash floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and more, you'll come away with newfound appreciation and respect for the atmosphere's most awe-inspiring phenomena.


In this course, The Great Courses teams up with the Smithsonian, the acknowledged leader in animal research, conservation, and education, to bring you these visually rich video lectures that take you behind the scenes of not only the animal world but of the scientists trying to understand how it works. This course offers a wonderful introduction to the fundamentals of zoology through the eyes of a trained zoologist.