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MIT OCW
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Introduction to Computational Thinking
Prof. Alan Edelman
This is an introductory course on computational thinking. We use the Julia programming language to approach...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology Software Design and Engineering Algorithms and Data Structures
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Energy Economics
Prof. Paul Joskow
This course explores the theoretical and empirical perspectives on individual and industrial demand for energy,...
Social Sciences Economics Policy and Administration
intermediate
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free
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...
Art, Design & Architecture Real Estate Science & Math
advanced
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free
Introduction to Geology
Prof. Taylor Perron
Geology is the core discipline of the earth sciences and encompasses many different phenomena, including plate...
Science & Math Earth Science
intermediate
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U-Lab: Leading Profound Innovation for a More Sustainable World
Dr. Claus Otto Scharmer
15.975 U-Lab: Leading Profound Innovation for a More Sustainable World is an interactive and experiential class...
Business & Management Organizations & Leadership Strategy & Innovation
advanced
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Introduction to Sustainable Energy
Prof. Michael Golay
This class assesses current and potential future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology Social Sciences Policy and Administration
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...
Science & Math Earth Science Energy, Climate & Sustainability
advanced
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Groundwater Hydrology
Prof. Charles Harvey
This course covers fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
advanced
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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,...
Art, Design & Architecture Architecture Environmental Design
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...
Science & Math Earth Science
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...
Social Sciences Economics Policy and Administration
intermediate
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Advanced Soil Mechanics
Prof. Charles Ladd
This class presents the application of principles of soil mechanics. It considers the following topics: the origin...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
advanced
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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...
Science & Math Earth Science 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...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology Science & Math Earth Science
intermediate
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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 Earth Science Engineering
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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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
MIT OCW
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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...
Science & Math Biology Earth Science
intermediate
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Environmental Microbiology
Prof. Martin Polz
This class provides a general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial...
Science & Math Biology Earth Science
advanced
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Green Supply Chain Management
Dr. Edgar Blanco
The half-semester graduate course in Green Supply Chain Management will focus on the fundamental strategies, tools...
Business & Management Supply Chain Social Sciences
advanced
MIT OCW
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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
MIT OCW
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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)...
Education & Teaching Pedagogy and Curriculum Science & Math
beginner
MIT OCW
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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
MIT OCW
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Designing and Sustaining Technology Innovation for Global Health Practice
Prof. Jeffrey Blander
Innovation in global health practice requires leaders who are trained to think and act like entrepreneurs. Whether...
Business & Management Strategy & Innovation Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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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 Earth Science Physics
advanced
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Systems Perspectives on Industrial Ecology
Dr. Frank Field
This course examines quantitative techniques for life cycle analysis of the impacts of materials extraction,...
Social Sciences Economics Science & Math
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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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
MIT OCW
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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...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
advanced
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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,...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
intermediate
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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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Professional Seminar in Sustainability
Sarah Slaughter
Sustainability challenges organizations to address the implications – and responses – in their own operations and...
Business & Management Entrepreneurship Operations
advanced
MIT OCW
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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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Chemicals in the Environment: Toxicology and Public Health (BE.104J)
Prof. James Sherley
This course addresses the challenges of defining a relationship between exposure to environmental chemicals and...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
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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
MIT OCW
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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
MIT OCW
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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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Soil Behavior
Prof. Charles Ladd
This class presents a detailed study of soil properties with emphasis on interpretation of field and laboratory test...
Science & Math Earth Science Engineering
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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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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S-Lab: Laboratory for Sustainable Business
Prof. John Sterman
How can we translate real-world challenges into future business opportunities? How can individuals, organizations,...
Business & Management Entrepreneurship Operations
advanced
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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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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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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
MIT OCW
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Prototypes to Products
Mr. Andrew Heafitz
For students and teams who have started a sustainable-development project in D-Lab (EC.701J or EC.720J), Product...
Business & Management Systems Thinking Social Sciences
intermediate
MIT OCW
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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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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
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
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
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
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
MIT OCW
free
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
Sustainable Economic Development
Prof. Karl Seidman
This course explores the application of environmental and economic development planning, policy and management...
Economics Policy and Administration Sociology
advanced
MIT OCW
free
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
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
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
MIT OCW
free
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
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
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free
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
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free
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
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
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
MIT OCW
free
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...
Adaptation and Resilience Climate Science Art, Design & Architecture
advanced
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free
Brave New Planet
Prof. Eric Lander
Utopia or dystopia? It’s up to us. In the 21st century, powerful technologies have been appearing at a breathtaking...
Energy Philosophy Climate Science
beginner
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free
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
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free
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
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free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MIT OCW
free
Nuclear Engineering: Science, Systems and Society
Dr. Marina Dang
In this exploratory seminar, first-year undergraduate students learn the basic physics of nuclear energy and...
Data Science, Analytics & Computer Technology Communication Energy
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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
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
Teaching with Sustainability
Dr. Elizabeth Potter-Nelson
Solving the interconnected complex problems that pervade our social, environmental, economic, and health systems...
Pedagogy and Curriculum Earth Science Adaptation and Resilience
beginner
MIT OCW
free
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
D-Lab: Energy
Amy Banzaert
D-Lab: Energy offers a hands-on, project-based approach that engages students in understanding and addressing the...
Electrical Engineering Energy International Development
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Science Activism: Gender, Race, and Power
Prof. Edmund Bertschinger
This subject examines the role scientists have played as activists in social movements in the U.S. following World...
Sociology Climate Science Gender Studies
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Sustainability: Political Economy, Science, and Policy
Prof. Nazli Choucri
This course examines alternative conceptions and theoretical underpinnings of sustainable development. It focuses on...
Economics Political Science Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Science Writing and New Media: Writing and the Environment
Dr. Cynthia Taft
Environmentalists have traditionally relied upon the power of their prose to transform the thoughts and behavior of...
Communication Literature Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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
D-Lab II: Design
Amy J. Smith
D-Lab: Design addresses problems faced by undeserved communities with a focus on design, experimentation, and...
Economics Engineering International Development
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
Paleoceanography
Prof. Edward Boyle
This class examines tools, data, and ideas related to past climate changes as seen in marine, ice core, and...
Earth Science Climate Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Land, Water, Food, and Climate
Prof. Dennis McLaughlin
This reading seminar examines land, water, food, and climate in a changing world, with an emphasis on key scientific...
Energy Climate Science Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Atmospheric Radiation
Dr. Robert McClatchey
This is an introduction to the physics of atmospheric radiation and remote sensing including use of computer codes....
Physics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Molecular Biogeochemistry
Prof. Roger Summons
This course covers all aspects of molecular biosignatures, such as their pathways of lipid biosynthesis, the...
Biology Earth Science Science & Math
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Global Cityscope - Disaster Planning and Post-Disaster Rebuilding and Recovery
Cherie Miot Abbanat
This class is designed to expose you to the cycles of disasters, the roots of emergency planning in the U.S., how to...
Climate Science Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Nature, Environment, and Empire
Prof. Harriet Ritvo
This class examines the relationship between the study of natural history, both domestic and exotic, by Europeans...
Humanities History Biology
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Wave Motion in the Ocean and the Atmosphere
Prof. Paola Rizzoli
This course is an introduction to basic ideas of geophysical wave motion in rotating, stratified, and...
Environmental Engineering Ocean Engineering Mechanical Engineering
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Environmental Conflict
Prof. Christine Walley
This course explores the complex interrelationships among humans and natural environments, focusing on non-western...
Sociology Biology Anthropology
advanced
MIT OCW
free
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...
Physics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Principles of Oceanographic Instrument Systems -- Sensors and Measurements (13.998)
Dr. James D. Irish
This course introduces theoretical and practical principles of design of oceanographic sensor systems. Topics...
Engineering Electrical Engineering Ocean Engineering
advanced
MIT OCW
free
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
MIT OCW
free
Thermodynamics for Geoscientists
Prof. Timothy Grove
In this course, principles of thermodynamics are used to infer the physical conditions of formation and modification...
Physics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
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...
Materials Science and Engineering Economics Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Research Seminar in Deep Sea Archaeology
Prof. David Mindell
STS.467 examines the intellectual foundations of archaeology in the deep sea. The course explores the current...
Anthropology Ocean Engineering Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Changing Life: Reading the Intersections of Gender, Race, Biology, and Literature
Prof. Mary Baine Campbell
In this course, students will develop their abilities to expose ways that scientific knowledge has been shaped in...
Gender Studies Biology Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Transportation Policy and Environmental Limits
Frederick Salvucci
Through a combination of lectures, cases, and class discussions this subject examines the economic and political...
Policy and Administration Environmental Engineering Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
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...
Policy and Administration Environmental Engineering Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Crosby Lectures in Geology: History of Africa
Prof. Kevin Burke
This course is a series of presentations on an advanced topic in the field of geology by the visiting William Otis...
History Earth Science Humanities
advanced
MIT OCW
free
EarthDNA's Climate 101
Brandon Leshchinskiy
The Climate 101 presentation was developed by Brandon Leshchinskiy in collaboration with Professor Dava Newman, MIT...
Earth Science Climate Science Science & Math
beginner
MIT OCW
free
Geodynamics Seminar
Prof. Karen Bice
In this year’s Geodynamics Seminar, we will explore the depth and breadth of scientific research related to Earth’s...
Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Climate Action Hands-On: Harnessing Science with Communities to Cut Carbon
David Damm-Luhr
This course explores how citizen science can support community actions to combat climate change. Participants will...
Policy and Administration Environmental Engineering Energy
beginner
MIT OCW
free
International Environmental Negotiation
Prof. William Moomaw
This seminar will explore the difficulties of getting agreement on global definitions of sustainability; in...
Political Science Policy and Administration Environmental Engineering
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Science and Policy of Natural Hazards
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course examines the science of natural catastrophes such as earthquakes and hurricanes and explores the...
Climate and Energy Policy Policy and Administration Earth Science
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Terrascope
Prof. David McGee
At the core of Terrascope is one basic but important idea: MIT students, even in their first year, are ready to take...
Environmental Engineering Earth Science Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Analytical Techniques for Studying Environmental and Geologic Samples
Prof. Samuel Bowring
This is a laboratory course supplemented by lectures that focus on selected analytical facilities that are commonly...
Chemistry Earth Science 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,...
Environmental Engineering Urban Studies Architecture
advanced
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Evolution of Physical Oceanography
Bruce A. Warren
Evolution of Physical Oceanography was created to mark the career of Henry M. Stommel, the leading physical...
Engineering Ocean Engineering Earth Science
advanced
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A Sustainable Transportation Plan for MIT
Frederick Salvucci
This seminar-style class will focus on evaluating and recommending alternative commuter and business-related...
Adaptation and Resilience Climate Science Policy and Administration
advanced
MIT OCW
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling
Prof. John Marshall
The numerical methods, formulation and parameterizations used in models of the circulation of the atmosphere and...
Mathematics Ocean Engineering Mechanical Engineering
advanced
MIT OCW
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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...
Physics Nuclear Engineering Public Health
intermediate
MIT OCW
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Building Earth-like Planets: From Nebular Gas to Ocean Worlds
Prof. Lindy Elkins-Tanton
This course covers examination of the state of knowledge of planetary formation, beginning with planetary nebulas...
Physics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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Dynamics of Complex Systems: Biological and Environmental Coevolution Preceding the Cambrian Explosion
Prof. Daniel Rothman
This seminar will focus on dynamical change in biogeochemical cycles accompanying early animal evolution – beginning...
Biology Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
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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...
Urban Studies Economics Earth Science
advanced
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Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution
Ben Crosby
The course offers an introduction to quantitative analysis of geomorphic processes, and examines the interaction of...
Earth Science Science & Math
intermediate
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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
MIT OCW
free
Marine Chemistry Seminar
Prof. Benjamin Van Mooy
The structure of the course is designed to have students acquire a broad understanding of the field of Marine...
Chemistry Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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Structure and Dynamics of the CMB Region
Prof. Sang-Heon (Dan) Shim
The Core Mantle Boundary (CMB) represents one of the most important physical and chemical discontinuities of the...
Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Biogeochemistry of Sulfur
Prof. Roger Summons
This course is designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in using primary research...
Biology Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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Quasi-Balanced Circulations in Oceans and Atmospheres
Prof. Kerry Emanuel
This course introduces the students to dynamics of large-scale circulations in oceans and atmospheres. Basic...
Physics Ocean Engineering Earth Science
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Seminar in Geophysics: Mantle Convection
Prof. Robert Van Der Hilst
This cross-disciplinary course aims to understand the historical development and the current status of ideas and...
Physics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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Comparative Security and Sustainability
Prof. Nazli Choucri
This course focuses on the complexities associated with security and sustainability of states in international...
Policy and Administration Political Science Earth Science
intermediate
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Chemical Investigations of Boston Harbor
Dr. Elizabeth Kujawinski
This is an undergraduate introductory laboratory subject in ocean chemistry and measurement. There are three main...
Environmental Engineering Chemistry Earth Science
intermediate
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Prediction and Predictability in the Atmosphere and Oceans
Prof. Jim Hansen
Forecasting is the ultimate form of model validation. But even if a perfect model is in hand, imperfect forecasts...
Mathematics Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
free
Basics of Analysis with Antineutrinos from Heat Producing Elements - K, U, Th in the Earth
Dr. Ila Pillalamarri
This course covers the following questions. What are the predominant heat producing elements of the Earth? Where and...
Engineering Physics Nuclear Engineering
intermediate
MIT OCW
free
Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport, and Current-Generated Sedimentary Structures
Prof. John Southard
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the physical processes governing sediment transport in aqueous...
Earth Science Science & Math
advanced
MIT OCW
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Oceans and Us
Prof. Stefan Helmreich
This course explores how people have understood and encountered the ocean, cross-culturally, as a site of danger,...
Anthropology Climate Science Earth Science
intermediate
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University Of Denver Plant Earth Geovisualization Deeper Dive Micromasters
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University Of Denver Planet Earth Geovisualization
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University Of Denver Digital Earth Deeper Dive Micromasters
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University Of Denver Digital Earth
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Geospatial Science Remote Sensing
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Geospatial Science In The Arctic Domain 2
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Dod Introduction To Geospatial Science Remote Sensing
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Dod Geospatial Science In The Arctic Domain
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Dod Applied Remote Sensing And Gis
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Applied Remote Sensing And Gis 2
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Universite De Montreal La Science Des Changements Climatiques
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Universitat Politecnica De Valencia Specialization In Shallow Geothermal Energy Skills Development And Training Across The Eu
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Universidad Del Rosario Energias Renovables Marinas
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Sdg Academy Managing Innovation And New Technologies In The Extractive Industries
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Inter American Development Bank Implementando La Accion Climatica
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University Of Denver Digital Earth Deeper Dive
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University Of Alaska Fairbanks Synthetic Aperture Radar Hazards
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Universita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii Earthquake Seismology
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Tokyo Institute Of Technology Introduction To Deep Earth Science
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Stanford University Forest Monitoring With Claslite
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Sorbonne Universite La Terre Comme Systeme Une Approche Geographique
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology The History Of Ancient Environments Climate And Life
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Chalmers University Of Technology Sensing Planet Earth Water And Ice
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Chalmers University Of Technology Sensing Planet Earth From Core To Outer Space
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