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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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Physics
intermediate
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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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Chemistry
Physics
advanced
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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
intermediate
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Quantum Mechanics I
Prof. Robert Field
This course presents the fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics: wave properties, uncertainty principles, the...
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Physics
advanced
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Energy Economics
Prof. Paul Joskow
This course explores the theoretical and empirical perspectives on individual and industrial demand for energy,...
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Economics
Policy and Administration
intermediate
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Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Prof. Bernhardt Trout
This course aims to connect the principles, concepts, and laws/postulates of classical and statistical...
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Physics
advanced
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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...
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Earth Science
intermediate
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Relativistic Quantum Field Theory III
Prof. Frank Wilczek
This is the third and last term of the quantum field theory sequence. The course is devoted to the standard model of...
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Physics
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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Physics
advanced
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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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Physics
intermediate
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Relativistic Quantum Field Theory I
Prof. Hong Liu
This course is a one-term self-contained subject in quantum field theory. Concepts and basic techniques are...
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Physics
advanced
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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,...
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Communication
Science & Math
intermediate
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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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advanced
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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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Physics
advanced
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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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Earth Science
intermediate
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Modern Navigation
Prof. Thomas Herring
This course introduces the concepts and applications of navigation techniques using celestial bodies and satellite...
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Geography
Engineering
intermediate
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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...
Science & Math
Physics
intermediate
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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...
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Economics
Policy and Administration
intermediate
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Nonlinear Dynamics: Chaos
Prof. Daniel Rothman
This course provides an introduction to nonlinear dynamics and chaos in dissipative systems. The content is...
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Physics
intermediate
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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...
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intermediate
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Classical Mechanics: A Computational Approach
Prof. Gerald Sussman
We will study the fundamental principles of classical mechanics, with a modern emphasis on the qualitative structure...
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advanced
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Introduction to Seismology
Prof. Robert Van Der Hilst
This graduate level course presents a basic study in seismology and the utilization of seismic waves for the study...
Science & Math
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Engineering
advanced
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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...
Science & Math
Physics
intermediate
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Non-Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
Jianshu Cao
This course discusses the principles and methods of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. Basic topics covered are...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Physics
advanced
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Climate Justice Instructional Toolkit
Dr. Christopher Rabe
The Climate Justice Instructional Toolkit was created by MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative as part of a larger...
Social Sciences
Policy and Administration
Science & Math
beginner
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free
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Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics
Prof. Edward Hall
Quantum mechanics–even in the ordinary, non-relativistic, “particle” formulation that will be the primary focus of...
Science & Math
Physics
Humanities
intermediate
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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...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Visualization
Computer Science
intermediate
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Cosmology
Prof. Edmund Bertschinger
This course provides an overview of astrophysical cosmology with emphasis on the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB)...
Science & Math
Physics
advanced
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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...
Science & Math
Physics
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
advanced
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Modern Quantum Many-body Physics for Condensed Matter Systems
Prof. Xiao-Gang Wen
This graduate-level course covers the quantum effect in solids. It focuses on the concepts and physical pictures...
Science & Math
Physics
advanced
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Global Climate Change: Economics, Science, and Policy
Prof. Henry Jacoby
This class introduces scientific, economic, and ecological issues underlying the threat of global climate change,...
Social Sciences
Economics
Policy and Administration
advanced
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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...
Social Sciences
Geography
Science & Math
advanced
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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,...
Science & Math
Earth Science
intermediate
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Topics in Fluid Dynamics
Dr. James F. Price
This resource presents a collection of essays developed from the author’s experience teaching the course 12.800...
Science & Math
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Physics
advanced
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The Roosevelt Project
The Roosevelt Project Team
This project looks to combine the legacies of these three titans of American history, including Theodore Roosevelt,...
Social Sciences
Economics
Policy and Administration
beginner
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free
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Weather and Climate Laboratory
Prof. Talia Tamarin-Brodsky
This course engages students in projects involving rotating tank laboratory experiments, analysis of data on the...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
intermediate
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free
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Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry
Prof. Gregory McRae
This course provides an introduction to the physics and chemistry of the atmosphere, including experience with...
Science & Math
Earth Science
advanced
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Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean
Prof. James Hansen
This class introduces fluid dynamics to first year graduate students. The aim is to help students acquire an...
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Earth Science
Engineering
advanced
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Dynamics of the Atmosphere
Prof. Paul O'Gorman
This course discusses the dynamics of the atmosphere, with emphasis on the large scale. Topics include internal...
Science & Math
Earth Science
advanced
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Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Prof. Keith A. Nelson
This subject deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Physics
intermediate
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Wave Propagation
Prof. Triantaphyllos Akylas
This course discusses theoretical concepts and analysis of wave problems in science and engineering. Examples are...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Physics
advanced
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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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
intermediate
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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...
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Physics
advanced
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Urban Transportation, Land Use, and the Environment
Prof. Pericles (Chris) Zegras
This course is aimed at the aspiring planning practitioner, policy-maker, or industry decision-maker with an...
Social Sciences
Policy and Administration
Urban Studies
advanced
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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...
Social Sciences
Geography
Science & Math
intermediate
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free
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Advanced Igneous Petrology
Prof. Timothy Grove
Advanced Igneous Petrology covers the history of and recent developments in the study of igneous rocks. Students...
Science & Math
Earth Science
advanced
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MIT Climate Portal
Laur Hesse Fisher
To inform and empower the public on the complex issue of climate change, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
Social Sciences
Policy and Administration
Science & Math
beginner
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free
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Physical Chemistry II
Prof. Robert Field
This course covers elementary statistical mechanics, transport properties, kinetic theory, solid state, reaction...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Physics
intermediate
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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...
Social Sciences
Urban Studies
Science & Math
advanced
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free
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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...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Physics
advanced
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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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Engineering
intermediate
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free
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Tropical Meteorology
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course describes the large-scale circulation systems of the tropical atmosphere and analyses the dynamics of...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Physics
advanced
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free
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Ecology II: Engineering for Sustainability
Prof. Dennis McLaughlin
This course provides a review of physical, chemical, ecological, and economic principles used to examine...
Science & Math
Biology
Earth Science
intermediate
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Petrology
Prof. Timothy Grove
This undergraduate petrology course surveys the distribution, chemical composition, and mineral associations in...
Science & Math
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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
intermediate
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free
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Inference from Data and Models
Carl Wunsch
This course covers the fundamental methods used for exploring the information content of observations related to...
Science & Math
Physics
Mathematics
advanced
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free
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Computational Quantum Mechanics of Molecular and Extended Systems
Prof. Bernhardt Trout
The theoretical frameworks of Hartree-Fock theory and density functional theory are presented in this course as...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Physics
advanced
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free
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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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
intermediate
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free
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Nuclear Weapons Education Project
MIT Interdisciplinary Team: Robert P. Redwine, Professor of Physics Emeritus (Coordinator)
The MIT Nuclear Weapons Education Project aims to teach individuals, particularly those who grew up after the end of...
Science & Math
Physics
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
beginner
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free
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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...
Science & Math
Chemistry
Earth Science
advanced
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free
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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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Physics
intermediate
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free
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Climate Science, Risk & Solutions: A Climate Primer
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
The goal of the Climate Primer website is to summarize the most important lines of evidence for human-caused climate...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Science & Math
Earth Science
beginner
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free
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Quantum Theory II
Prof. Washington Taylor
8.322 is the second semester of a two-semester subject on quantum theory, stressing principles. Topics covered...
Science & Math
Physics
advanced
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free
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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...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Computer Science
Data Science
advanced
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free
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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....
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
Science & Math
Earth Science
intermediate
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free
course
Regional Energy-Environmental Economic Modeling
Prof. Karen R. Polenske
This subject is on regional energy-environmental modeling rather than on general energy-environmental policies, but...
Social Sciences
Economics
Policy and Administration
advanced
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free
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Mechanical Properties of Rocks
Prof. J. Evans
12.524 is a survey of the mechanical behavior of rocks in natural geologic situations. Topics will include a brief...
Science & Math
Earth Science
advanced
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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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
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...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
intermediate
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free
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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
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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...
Science & Math
Biology
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Relativistic Quantum Field Theory II
Prof. Hong Liu
This course is the second course of the quantum field theory trimester sequence beginning with Relativistic Quantum...
Physics
Science & Math
advanced
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
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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
Radiative Transfer
Prof. Gang Chen
This course investigates the principles of thermal radiation and their applications to engineering heat and photon...
Physics
Energy
Climate Science
advanced
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free
course
Climate Physics and Chemistry
Carl Wunsch
This course introduces students to climate studies, including beginnings of the solar system, time scales, and...
Earth Science
Climate Science
Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Computational Ocean Acoustics (13.853)
Prof. Henrik Schmidt
This course examines wave equations for fluid and visco-elastic media, wave-theory formulations of acoustic source...
Physics
Ocean Engineering
Systems Engineering
advanced
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free
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Global Warming Science
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course provides students with a scientific foundation of anthropogenic climate change and an introduction to...
Science & Math
Earth Science
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
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
Marine Chemistry
Dr. Dierdre Toole
This course is an introduction to chemical oceanography. It describes reservoir models and residence time, major ion...
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
Engineering
advanced
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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
Acoustical Oceanography
James Lynch
This course will begin with brief overview of what important current research topics are in oceanography (physical,...
Physics
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
CS3 Lecture Series: Fundamentals of Climate Science and Policy
MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy
IAP 2026 provides members of the MIT community with a unique opportunity to participate in a wide variety of...
Climate and Energy Policy
Energy, Climate & Sustainability
Climate Science
beginner
MIT OCW
free
course
Atmospheric Chemistry
Prof. Jesse Kroll
This course provides a detailed overview of the chemical transformations that control the abundances of key trace...
Climate Science
Earth Science
Energy
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Wave Motions in the Ocean and Atmosphere
Prof. Glenn Flierl
This course is an introduction to basic ideas of geophysical wave motion in rotating, stratified, and...
Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Ocean Engineering
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
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
Physics
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology
beginner
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
Nonlinear Dynamics II: Continuum Systems
Prof. Jörn Dunkel
This course introduces the basic ideas for understanding the dynamics of continuum systems, by studying specific...
Physics
Mathematics
Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Advanced Seminar in Geology and Geochemistry: Organic Geochemistry
Prof. Roger Summons
12.491 is a seminar focusing on problems of current interest in geology and geochemistry. For Fall 2005, the topic...
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
advanced
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free
course
Marine Organic Geochemistry
Prof. Daniel Repeta
This class is designed to provide the student with a global to molecular-level perspective of organic matter cycling...
Chemistry
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
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
Urban Climate Adaptation
Prof. JoAnn Carmin
“Designing a dream city is easy. Rebuilding a living one takes imagination.” -Jane Jacobs
This...
Policy and Administration
Urban Studies
International Development
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
General Circulation of the Earth's Atmosphere
Prof. Peter Stone
This course examines diagnostic studies of the Earth’s atmosphere and discusses their implications for the theory of...
Environmental Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Near-Surface Geophysical Imaging
Prof. Jie Zhang
This graduate level course presents theories, methodologies, and applications of seismic imaging for solving the...
Computer Science
Earth Science
Data Science
advanced
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
Turbulence in the Ocean and Atmosphere
Prof. Glenn Flierl
This course presents the phenomena, theory, and modeling of turbulence in the Earth’s oceans and atmosphere. The...
Ocean Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Earth Science
advanced
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
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...
Physics
Chemistry
Science & Math
advanced
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
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...
Physics
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
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
Geodynamics
Prof. Bradford Hager
This course deals with mechanics of deformation of the crust and mantle, with emphasis on the importance of...
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Crystal Structure Analysis
Dr. Peter Mueller
This course covers the following topics: X-ray diffraction: symmetry, space groups, geometry of diffraction,...
Physics
Chemistry
Science & Math
advanced
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
Introduction to Observational Physical Oceanography
Prof. Raffaele Ferrari
Observational physical oceanography includes topics such as the physical description of the sea, the...
Engineering
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Trace-Element Geochemistry
Prof. Frederick Frey
The emphasis of this course is to use Trace Element Geochemistry to understand the origin and evolution of igneous...
Chemistry
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
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
International Politics and Climate Change
Prof. Nazli Choucri
This course examines the interconnections of international politics and climate change. Beginning with an analysis...
Environmental Engineering
Political Science
Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Marine Isotope Chemistry
Dr. Bernhard Peucker-Ehrenbrink
The objective of this course is to develop an understanding of principles of marine isotope geochemistry, its...
Earth Science
Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Oral Communication in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
Prof. Alison Malcolm
This course focuses on developing oral presentation skills through practice, self-evaluation, and in-class feedback....
Communication
Literature
Humanities
advanced
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
MIT OCW
free
course
D-Lab: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Libby Hsu
This course focuses on disseminating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) or water/environment innovations in...
Environmental Engineering
International Development
Public Health
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
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...
Systems Engineering
Earth Science
Climate Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
Dynamics of Complex Systems: Complexity in Ecology
Prof. Daniel Rothman
In this class we will critically review both classical works and recent literature on complexity in ecology. The...
Biology
Biological Engineering
Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
course
D-Lab: Waste
Kate Mytty
This introductory course will provide you with a multidisciplinary approach to managing waste in low- and...
Climate Science
Adaptation and Resilience
Climate and Energy Policy
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
course
Large-scale Flow Dynamics Lab
Prof. Glenn Flierl
This course is a laboratory accompaniment to 12.803, Quasi-balanced Circulations in Oceans and Atmospheres. The...
Physics
Ocean Engineering
Earth Science
advanced