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Advanced Thermodynamics
Prof. Gian Paolo Beretta
This course is a self-contained concise review of general thermodynamics concepts, multicomponent equilibrium...
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Energy
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Physical Chemistry
Prof. Robert Field
This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics for use by chemists. Topics include particles and waves, wave...
Chemistry
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Optics
Prof. George Barbastathis
This course provides an introduction to optical science with elementary engineering applications. Topics covered in...
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Principles of Chemical Science
Prof. Catherine Drennan
This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The emphasis...
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The Early Universe
Prof. Alan Guth
The Early Universe provides an introduction to modern cosmology. The first part of the course deals with the...
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Biological Chemistry II
Prof. Joanne Stubbe
This course is an advanced treatment of biochemical mechanisms that underlie biological processes. Topics include...
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Chemistry
Science & Math
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Introduction to Special Relativity
Prof. Markus Klute
The theory of special relativity, originally proposed by Albert Einstein in his famous 1905 paper, has had profound...
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D-Lab: Energy
Amy Banzaert
D-Lab: Energy offers a hands-on, project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the...
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Small-Molecule Spectroscopy and Dynamics
Prof. Robert Field
The goal of this course is to illustrate the spectroscopy of small molecules in the gas phase: quantum mechanical...
Chemistry
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Quantum Physics I
Prof. Barton Zwiebach
This is the first course in the undergraduate Quantum Physics sequence. It introduces the basic features of quantum...
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Introduction to Astronomy
Prof. Saul Rappaport
Introduction to Astronomy provides a quantitative introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the...
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Physics I: Classical Mechanics
Prof. Adam Burgasser
This class is an introduction to classical mechanics for students who are comfortable with calculus. The main topics...
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Organic Chemistry I
Dr. Kimberly Berkowski
This subject deals primarily with the basic principles to understand the structure and reactivity of organic...
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Desalination and Water Purification
Prof. John Lienhard
Water supply is a problem of worldwide concern: more than 1 billion people do not have reliable access to clean...
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Design for Sustainability
Dr. Eric Adams
The course considers the growing popularity of sustainability and its implications for the practice of engineering,...
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Art, Design & Architecture
advanced
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Biological Chemistry I
Prof. John Essigmann
This course examines the chemical and physical properties of the cell and its building blocks, with special emphasis...
Biology
Science & Math
intermediate
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Quantum Physics II
Prof. Barton Zwiebach
Together, this course and 8.06 Quantum Physics III cover quantum physics with applications drawn from modern...
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Relativity
Prof. Max Tegmark
This course, which concentrates on special relativity, is normally taken by physics majors in their sophomore year....
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Electromagnetic Theory
Prof. Leonid Levitov
Electromagnetic Theory covers the basic principles of electromagnetism: experimental basis, electrostatics, magnetic...
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Introduction to Applied Nuclear Physics
Prof. Paola Cappellaro
This class covers basic concepts of nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear structure and interactions of radiation...
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Nuclear Engineering
intermediate
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Electromagnetics
Prof. Jin Au Kong
6.630 is an introductory subject on electromagnetics, emphasizing fundamental concepts and applications of Maxwell...
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Urban Climate Adaptation
Prof. JoAnn Carmin
“Designing a dream city is easy. Rebuilding a living one takes imagination.” -Jane Jacobs
This...
Climate and Energy Policy
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Earth Science
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Electromagnetism II
Prof. Alan Guth
This course is the second in a series on Electromagnetism beginning with Electromagnetism I (8.02 or 8.022). It is a...
Physics
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Statistical Physics I
Prof. Thomas Greytak
This course offers an introduction to probability, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics. Numerous examples are...
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Organic Chemistry II
Dr. Sarah Tabacco
This intermediate organic chemistry course focuses on the methods used to identify the structure of organic...
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intermediate
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Introductory Quantum Mechanics I
Prof. Troy Van Voorhis
5.73 covers fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, Schrödinger...
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Marine Power and Propulsion
Prof. David Burke
This course discusses the selection and evaluation of commercial and naval ship power and propulsion systems. It...
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Food in American History
Anya Zilberstein
This course will explore food in modern American history as a story of industrialization and globalization....
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Seminar in Environmental Science
Prof. Daniel Rothman
Required for all Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences majors in the Environmental Science track, this course...
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Structural Geology
Prof. B. Clark Burchfiel
Structural geology is the study of processes and products of rock deformation. This course introduces the techniques...
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Aquatic Chemistry
Dr. Jeff Seewald
This course details the quantitative treatment of chemical processes in aquatic systems such as lakes, oceans,...
Chemistry
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
advanced
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Atomic and Optical Physics I
Prof. Wolfgang Ketterle
This is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics
Prof. Markus Klute
This is an introductory graduate-level course on the phenomenology and experimental foundations of nuclear and...
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Planning for Sustainable Development
Prof. David Laws
This course explores policy and planning for sustainable development. It critically examines concept of...
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advanced
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Ecology I: The Earth System
Prof. Edward DeLong
We will cover fundamentals of ecology, considering Earth as an integrated dynamic system. Topics include coevolution...
Biology
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Science & Math
intermediate
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Physics for Solid-State Applications
Prof. Rajeev Ram
This course examines classical and quantum models of electrons and lattice vibrations in solids, emphasizing...
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Electromagnetic Fields, Forces, and Motion
Markus Zahn
This course examines electric and magnetic quasistatic forms of Maxwell’s equations applied to dielectric,...
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Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Prof. Samuel Allen
This course explores materials and materials processes from the perspective of thermodynamics and kinetics. The...
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Materials Science and Engineering
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String Theory for Undergraduates
Prof. Barton Zwiebach
This course introduces string theory to undergraduate and is based upon Prof. Zwiebach’s textbook entitled A First...
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D-Lab II: Design
Amy J. Smith
D-Lab: Design addresses problems faced by undeserved communities with a focus on design, experimentation, and...
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intermediate
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Principles of the Global Positioning System
Prof. Thomas Herring
The aim of this course is to introduce the principles of the Global Positioning System and to demonstrate its...
Civil Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
advanced
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Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Physics of Fields
Prof. Mehran Kardar
This is the second term in a two-semester course on statistical mechanics. Basic principles are examined in this...
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Physics II: Electricity & Magnetism with an Experimental Focus
Prof. Gunther M. Roland
This course is an introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics. Topics include: electric charge, Coulomb’s...
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Introduction to Ocean Science and Engineering
Prof. Alexandra Techet
This course is an introduction to the fundamental aspects of science and engineering necessary for exploring,...
Earth Science
Engineering
Ocean Engineering
intermediate
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Atmosphere, Ocean and Climate Dynamics
Prof. Raffaele Ferrari
This undergraduate class is designed to introduce students to the physics that govern the circulation of the ocean...
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Energy, Climate & Sustainability
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D-Lab I: Development
Amy J. Smith
D-Lab Development addresses issues of technological improvements at the micro level for developing countries—in...
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Earth Science
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D-Lab: Waste
Kate Mytty
This introductory course will provide you with a multidisciplinary approach to managing waste in low- and...
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Climate Science
intermediate
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Applied Nuclear Physics
Prof. Sidney Yip
This course explores elements of nuclear physics for engineering students. It covers basic properties of the nucleus...
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Physics
advanced
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D-Lab: Water, Climate Change, and Health
Susan Murcott
D-Lab: Water, Climate Change, and Health is a project-based, experiential, and transdisciplinary course. Together...
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Climate Science
Earth Science
intermediate
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Sedimentary Geology
Prof. David Mohrig
This course covers sediments in the rock cycle, production of sediments at the Earth’s surface, physics and...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
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Introduction to Statistical Physics
Dr. Mobolaji Williams
Introduction to Statistical Physics introduces the concepts and formalism at the foundations of statistical physics....
Mathematics
Physics
Science & Math
beginner
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Global Warming Science
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course introduces the basic science underpinning our knowledge of the climate system, how climate has changed...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Energy
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Sustainable Economic Development
Prof. Karl Seidman
This course explores the application of environmental and economic development planning, policy and management...
Adaptation and Resilience
Climate Science
Earth Science
advanced
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Electromagnetic Wave Theory
Prof. Jin Au Kong
6.632 is a graduate subject on electromagnetic wave theory, emphasizing mathematical approaches, problem solving,...
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Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Sustainable Design and Technology Research Workshop
Prof. Leon Glicksman
This workshop investigates the current state of sustainability in regards to architecture, from the level of the...
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Art, Design & Architecture
advanced
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Climate Change Seminar
Prof. Alan Edelman
This course provides a broad overview of issues related to climate change, with an emphasis on those aspects most...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
advanced
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Electromagnetic Fields and Energy
Hermann A. Haus
Published in 1989 by Prentice-Hall, this book is a useful resource for educators and self-learners alike. The text...
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Physics
intermediate
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Exploring Black Holes: General Relativity & Astrophysics
Prof. Edmund Bertschinger
Study of physical effects in the vicinity of a black hole as a basis for understanding general relativity,...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Ocean Wave Interaction with Ships and Offshore Energy Systems (13.022)
Prof. Paul D. Sclavounos
The subject introduces the principles of ocean surface waves and their interactions with ships, offshore platforms...
Civil Engineering
Energy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
advanced
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Principles of Plasma Diagnostics
Prof. Jack D. Hare
This course is an introduction to the physical processes used to measure the properties of plasmas. It will cover...
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Radiative Transfer
Prof. Gang Chen
This course investigates the principles of thermal radiation and their applications to engineering heat and photon...
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Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
advanced
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Modeling and Assessment for Policy
Prof. Noelle Selin
IDS.410J Modeling and Assessment for Policy explores how scientific information and quantitative models can be used...
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Climate and Energy Policy
Climate Science
advanced
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Strange Bedfellows: Science and Environmental Policy
Prof. Stephen M. Meyer
12.103 explores the role of scientific knowledge, discovery, method, and argument in environmental policymaking from...
Climate and Energy Policy
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Energy, Climate & Sustainability
intermediate
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Medical Geology/Geochemistry: An Exposure
Dr. Ila Pillalamarri
This course introduces students to the basic concepts of Medical Geology/Geochemistry. Medical Geology/Geochemistry...
Biology
Biomedical Technologies
Earth Science
intermediate
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Introduction to Environmental History
Prof. Harriet Ritvo
Focusing primarily on the period since 1500, explores the influence of climate, topography, plants, animals, and...
Biology
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Earth Science
intermediate
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Civil Society and the Environment
Prof. JoAnn Carmin
This graduate seminar examines civic engagement in international, national and local environmental governance. We...
Climate and Energy Policy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
Engineering
advanced
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Chemicals in the Environment: Fate and Transport
Prof. Harold Hemond
This core class in the Environmental M.Eng. program is for all students interested in the behavior of chemicals in...
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Earth Science
advanced
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Seminar in Geophysics: Thermal and Chemical Evolution of the Earth
Prof. Robert Van Der Hilst
The main objective of this cross-disciplinary course is to understand the historical development and the current...
Earth Science
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Introduction to Oscillations and Waves
Dr. Mobolaji Williams
Introduction to Oscillations and Waves covers the basic mathematics and physics of oscillatory and wave phenomena....
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Science & Math
beginner
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Near-Surface Geophysical Imaging
Prof. Jie Zhang
This graduate level course presents theories, methodologies, and applications of seismic imaging for solving the...
Computer Science
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Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
advanced
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Plasma Transport Theory
Prof. Kim Molvig
This course describes the processes by which mass, momentum, and energy are transported in plasmas, with special...
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering
advanced
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String Theory and Holographic Duality
Prof. Hong Liu
This string theory course focuses on holographic duality (also known as gauge / gravity duality or AdS / CFT) as a...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Environmental Justice
Prof. JoAnn Carmin
This class explores the foundations of the environmental justice movement, current and emerging issues, and the...
Climate and Energy Policy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
Humanities
advanced
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Non-conventional Light Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Prof. Shuhei Ono
This course is designed for graduate students with an interest in using primary research literature to discuss and...
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
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Phase Transitions in the Earth's Interior
Prof. Sang-Heon (Dan) Shim
This course discusses phase transitions in Earth’s interior. Phase transitions in Earth materials at high pressures...
Earth Science
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Economic & Environmental Issues in Materials Selection
Prof. Randolph Kirchain
Choice of material has implications throughout the life-cycle of a product, influencing many aspects of economic and...
Earth Science
Economics
Engineering
intermediate
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Quantum Theory of Radiation Interactions
Prof. Paola Cappellaro
This subject introduces the key concepts and formalism of quantum mechanics and their relevance to topics in current...
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Physics
advanced
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Radon Research in Multidisciplines: A Review
Dr. Ila Pillalamarri
This course introduces fundamentals of radon physics, geology, radiation biology; provides hands on experience of...
Earth Science
Engineering
Health & Medicine
intermediate
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Role of Science and Scientists in Collaborative Approaches to Environmental Policymaking
Dr. Herman Karl
This course examines joint fact-finding within the context of adaptive and ecosystem-based management. Challenges...
Climate and Energy Policy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
Engineering
advanced
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Trace Element Analysis of Geological, Biological & Environmental Materials by Neutron Activation Analysis: An Exposure
Dr. Ila Pillalamarri
This course introduces students to the technique of instrumental neutron activation analysis. This is a...
Chemistry
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Special Studies in Urban Studies and Planning - The Cardener River Corridor Workshop
Prof. Eran Ben-Joseph
This landscape and environmental planning workshop investigates and propose a framework for the enhancement,...
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Architecture
Art, Design & Architecture
advanced
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Basics of Impact Cratering & Geological, Geophysical, Geochemical, Environmental Studies of Some Impact Craters of the Earth
Dr. Ila Pillalamarri
There are now about 170 identified impact craters on the Earth, and this number is growing, ever since the well...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
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Foshan China Workshop
Prof. Tunney Lee
This practicum focuses on applying the principles of sustainability to improve the quality of life and activity...
Adaptation and Resilience
Climate Science
Earth Science
advanced
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Classical Mechanics
Prof. Deepto Chakrabarty
This first course in the physics curriculum introduces classical mechanics. Historically, a set of core...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Einstein, Oppenheimer, Feynman: Physics in the 20th Century
Prof. David Kaiser
This class explores the changing roles of physics and physicists during the 20th century. Topics range from...
History
Humanities
Physics
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Quantum Mechanics I
Prof. Robert Field
This course presents the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, the...
Chemistry
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Sustainable Real Estate
Prof. Siqi Zheng Siqi Zheng
The course provides a systematic framework to understand the most challenging issues in sustainability in the real...
Adaptation and Resilience
Art, Design & Architecture
Built Environment
advanced
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Quantum Theory I
Prof. Senthil Todadri
This is the first semester of a two-semester graduate-level subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Quantum...
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Science & Math
advanced
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Modern Navigation
Prof. Thomas Herring
This course introduces the concepts and applications of navigation techniques using celestial bodies and satellite...
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Geography
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Classical Mechanics II
Prof. Matthew Evans
This undergraduate course is a broad, theoretical treatment of classical mechanics, useful in its own right for...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Statistical Mechanics I: Statistical Mechanics of Particles
Prof. Mehran Kardar
Statistical Mechanics is a probabilistic approach to equilibrium properties of large numbers of degrees of freedom....
Mathematics
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Thermodynamics of Materials
Prof. Rafael Jaramillo
This course introduces the competition between energetics and disorder that underpins materials thermodynamics....
Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Physics
intermediate
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Introduction to Building Technology
Prof. Marilyne Andersen
The course aims at providing a fundamental understanding of the physics related to buildings and to propose an...
Architecture
Art, Design & Architecture
Built Environment
intermediate
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Electromagnetic Energy: From Motors to Lasers
Prof. Vladimir Bulovic
This course discusses applications of electromagnetic and equivalent quantum mechanical principles to classical and...
Electrical Engineering
Energy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
intermediate
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Advanced Organic Chemistry
Prof. Mohammad Movassaghi
This course deals with the application of structure and theory to the study of organic reaction mechanisms:...
Chemistry
Science & Math
intermediate
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free
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General Relativity
Prof. Scott Hughes
8.962 is MIT’s graduate course in general relativity, which covers the basic principles of Einstein’s general theory...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Physics I: Classical Mechanics with an Experimental Focus
Prof. Kate Scholberg
Physics I is a first-year physics course which introduces students to classical mechanics. This course has a...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Synthetic Organic Chemistry II
Prof. Rick Danheiser
This course focuses on general methods and strategies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. Emphasis is on...
Biological Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
advanced
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free
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Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Prof. Keith A. Nelson
This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical...
Chemistry
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Introductory Quantum Mechanics II
Prof. Robert Field
This course covers time-dependent quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics include perturbation theory, two-level...
Chemistry
Health & Medicine
Physics
advanced
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free
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Quantum Physics III
Prof. Barton Zwiebach
This course is a continuation of 8.05 Quantum Physics II. It introduces some of the important model systems studied...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
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Geobiology
Prof. Roger Summons
This course introduces the parallel evolution of life and the environment. Life processes are influenced by chemical...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
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Quantum Optical Communication
Prof. Jeffrey Shapiro
6.453 Quantum Optical Communication is one of a collection of MIT classes that deals with aspects of an emerging...
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Physics
advanced
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Thermodynamics and Climate Change
Dr. Peter Godart
In this course you will learn the three laws of thermodynamics, explore concepts like entropy and enthalpy, and...
Climate Science
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Earth Science
beginner
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free
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Nonlinear Dynamics and Waves
Prof. Triantaphyllos Akylas
This graduate-level course provides a unified treatment of nonlinear oscillations and wave phenomena with...
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Chandra Astrophysics Institute
Mark Hartman, Principal Instructor
The Chandra Astrophysics Institute (CAI), a Chandra X-ray Observatory–sponsored program run by the MIT Kavli...
Physics
Science & Math
beginner
MIT OCW
free
course
Atomic and Optical Physics II
Prof. Wolfgang Ketterle
This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Design Principles for Ocean Vehicles (13.42)
Prof. Alexandra Techet
The course covers the basic techniques for evaluating the maximum forces and loads over the life of a marine...
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
advanced
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Applied Quantum and Statistical Physics
Prof. Terry Orlando
6.728 is offered under the department’s “Devices, Circuits, and Systems” concentration. The course covers concepts...
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Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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Separation Processes
Dr. William Dalzell
This course covers the general principles of separation by equilibrium and rate processes. Topics include staged...
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering
intermediate
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Information and Entropy
Prof. Paul Penfield
This course explores the ultimate limits to communication and computation, with an emphasis on the physical nature...
Computer Science
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Electrical Engineering
intermediate
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Principles of Radiation Interactions
Prof. Jeffrey Coderre
The central theme of this course is the interaction of radiation with biological material. The course is intended to...
Chemistry
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
advanced
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Neutron Science and Reactor Physics
Prof. Benoit Forget
This course introduces fundamental properties of the neutron. It covers reactions induced by neutrons, nuclear...
Chemistry
Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
intermediate
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International Politics and Climate Change
Prof. Nazli Choucri
This course examines the interconnections of international politics and climate change. Beginning with an analysis...
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Business & Management
Climate Science
intermediate
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free
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Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Infusion Fellowship (CESIF)
Dr. Christopher Rabe
The MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative’s Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Infusion Fellowship (CESIF)...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Education & Teaching
beginner
MIT OCW
free
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Statistical Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems (BE.011J)
Prof. Kim Hamad-Schifferli
This course provides an introduction to the physical chemistry of biological systems. Topics include: connection of...
Biological Engineering
Biology
Chemistry
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Transport Processes in the Environment
Prof. Heidi Nepf
This class serves as an introduction to mass transport in environmental flows, with emphasis given to river and lake...
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Microscopic Theory of Transport
Prof. Sidney Yip
Transport is among the most fundamental and widely studied phenomena in science and engineering. This subject will...
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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Particle Physics II
Prof. Min Chen
8.811, Particle Physics II, describes essential research in High Energy Physics. We derive the Standard Model (SM)...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
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String Theory
Prof. John McGreevy
This is a one-semester class about gauge/gravity duality (often called AdS/CFT) and its applications.
Physics
Science & Math
advanced