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Science 166
Science & Math 109
Physics 75
Earth Science 75
Chemistry 57
Environmental Science 45
Engineering 43
Energy, Climate & Sustainability 37
Climate Change 36
Climate Science 31
Social Sciences 21
Energy 18
Ocean Engineering 15
Energy Earth Sciences 15
Policy and Administration 14
Climate and Energy Policy 14
Mechanical Engineering 13
Adaptation and Resilience 11
Environmental Engineering 9
Earth Sciences 9
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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...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Introduction to Astronomy
Prof. Saul Rappaport
Introduction to Astronomy provides a quantitative introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Energy Economics
Prof. Paul Joskow
This course explores the theoretical and empirical perspectives on individual and industrial demand for energy,...
Policy and Administration
Economics
Energy
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Introduction to Geology
Prof. Taylor Perron
Geology is the core discipline of the earth sciences and encompasses many different phenomena, including plate...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Quantum Physics II
Prof. Barton Zwiebach
Together, this course and 8.06 Quantum Physics III cover quantum physics with applications drawn from modern...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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STEM Concept Videos
Teaching and Learning Laboratory (TLL)
The STEM Concept Videos are designed to help students learn a pivotal concept in science, technology, engineering,...
Physics
Mathematics
Communication
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Structural Geology
Prof. B. Clark Burchfiel
Structural geology is the study of processes and products of rock deformation. This course introduces the techniques...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Modern Navigation
Prof. Thomas Herring
This course introduces the concepts and applications of navigation techniques using celestial bodies and satellite...
Engineering
Geography
Civil Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Introduction to Relativity and Spacetime Physics
Prof. Scott Hughes
The goal of this course is to give you a thorough introduction to Einstein’s special theory of relativity, and to...
Physics
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Environmental Policy and Economics
Dr. Hunt Allcott
This course explores the proper role of government in the regulation of the environment. It will help students...
Policy and Administration
Economics
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos
Prof. Daniel Rothman
This course provides an introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos in dissipative systems. The content is...
Physics
Mathematics
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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The Physics of Energy
Prof. Robert Jaffe
This course is designed to give you the scientific understanding you need to answer questions like:
How much energy...
Physics
Energy
Climate Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
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
MIT OCW
free
course
Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
Prof. Edward Hall
Quantum mechanics–even in the ordinary, non-relativistic, “particle” formulation that will be the primary focus of...
Physics
Philosophy
Humanities
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Hands-On Astronomy: Observing Stars and Planets
James Elliot
This class introduces the student to the use of small telescopes, either for formal research or as a hobby.
This...
Physics
Computer Science
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Essentials of Geophysics
Prof. Robert Van Der Hilst
This course is designed to be a survey of the various subdisciplines of geophysics (geodesy, gravity, geomagnetism,...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Weather and Climate Laboratory
Prof. Talia Tamarin-Brodsky
This course engages students in projects involving rotating tank laboratory experiments, analysis of data on the...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Prof. Keith A. Nelson
This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical...
Physics
Chemistry
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Environmental Earth Science
Prof. Samuel Bowring
The geologic record demonstrates that our environment has changed over a variety of time scales from seconds to...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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Field Geology I
Ben Crosby
The course provides students with (1) an introduction to the geologic history of western North America, with...
Geography
Earth Science
Social Sciences
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Physical Chemistry II
Prof. Robert Field
This course covers elementary statistical mechanics, transport properties, kinetic theory, solid state, reaction...
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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The Environment of the Earth's Surface
Prof. John Southard
A great variety of processes affect the surface of the Earth. Topics to be covered are production and movement of...
Environmental Engineering
Earth Science
Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Ecology II: Engineering for Sustainability
Prof. Dennis McLaughlin
This course provides a review of physical, chemical, ecological, and economic principles used to examine...
Earth Science
Biology
Civil Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Petrology
Prof. Timothy Grove
This undergraduate petrology course surveys the distribution, chemical composition, and mineral associations in...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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
MIT OCW
free
course
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
MIT OCW
free
course
The Solar System
Prof. Richard Binzel
This is an introduction to the study of the solar system with emphasis on the latest spacecraft results. The subject...
Physics
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Food in American History
Anya Zilberstein
This course will explore food in modern American history as a story of industrialization and globalization....
Climate Science
Public Health
History
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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...
Climate Science
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Atmospheric and Ocean Circulations
Prof. R. Alan Plumb
In this course, we will look at many important aspects of the circulation of the atmosphere and ocean, from length...
Earth Science
Climate Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry
Prof. Ronald G Prinn
This course provides an introduction to the atmospheric chemistry involved in climate change, air pollution and...
Chemistry
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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
MIT OCW
free
course
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...
Public Health
Earth Science
Health & Medicine
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Modeling Environmental Complexity
Prof. Daniel Rothman
This course provides an introduction to the study of environmental phenomena that exhibit both organized structure...
Engineering
Systems Engineering
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Global Warming Science
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course provides students with a scientific foundation of anthropogenic climate change and an introduction to...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Energy
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
D-Lab I: Development
Amy J. Smith
D-Lab Development addresses issues of technological improvements at the micro level for developing countries—in...
Adaptation and Resilience
Climate Science
Economics
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Structure of Earth Materials
Prof. J. Evans
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to crystalline structure, crystal chemistry, and bonding in...
Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Solving Complex Problems
Prof. Samuel Bowring
12.000 Solving Complex Problems is designed to provide students the opportunity to work as part of a team to propose...
Climate and Energy Policy
Policy and Administration
Environmental Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
GPS: Where Are You?
Prof. Thomas Herring
This is a freshman advising seminar. The professor of a FAS is the first year advisor to the (no more than 8)...
Earth Science
Geography
Civil Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Applications of Continuum Mechanics to Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Prof. Bradford Hager
This course focuses on the practical applications of the continuum concept for deformation of solids and fluids,...
Mechanical Engineering
Earth Science
Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Extrasolar Planets: Physics and Detection Techniques
Prof. Sara Seager
This course covers the basic principles of planet atmospheres and interiors applied to the study of extrasolar...
Physics
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Seminar in Environmental Science
Prof. Daniel Rothman
Required for all Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences majors in the Environmental Science track, this course...
Policy and Administration
Earth Science
Climate and Energy Policy
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems
Prof. Kim Hamad-Schifferli
This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic and microscopic systems, basic...
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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...
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Theoretical Environmental Analysis
Prof. Daniel Rothman
This course analyzes cooperative processes that shape the natural environment, now and in the geologic past. It...
Climate Science
Biology
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Introduction to Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport, and Current-Generated Sedimentary Structures
Prof. John Southard
This course begins by introducing students to aspects of fluid dynamics relevant to transport and deposition of...
Ocean Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Introduction to Environmental History
Prof. Harriet Ritvo
Focusing primarily on the period since 1500, explores the influence of climate, topography, plants, animals, and...
Humanities
Climate Science
History
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Physics and Chemistry of the Terrestrial Planets
Prof. Benjamin Weiss
This course introduces the structure, composition, and physical processes governing the terrestrial planets,...
Earth Science
Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Nuclear Weapons – History and Future Prospects
MIT Interdisciplinary Team: Robert P. Redwine, Professor of Physics Emeritus (Coordinator)
This course was designed to educate students about how nuclear weapons came into being, the physics of these...
Humanities
History
Physics
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Energy, Environment, and Society: Global Politics, Technologies, and Ecologies of the Water-Energy-Food Crises
Dr. William San Martin Aedo
With increasing public awareness of the multiple effects of global environmental change, the terms water, energy,...
Policy and Administration
International Development
Social Sciences
intermediate