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This course is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars,...

This online course addresses Einstein's engagement with relativity, quantum mechanics, Nazism, nuclear weapons, philosophy, the arts, and technology, and raises basic questions...

This course explores the solar system using concepts from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology. It teaches the latest from Mars, explores the outer solar system, ponders...

This online course (MOOC) gives an introduction to astrophysics.The course explores the physical phenomena at play in astronomical objects such as planets, stars, and galaxies....

This online lecture series covers the basic principles of Einstein's general theory of relativity, differential geometry, experimental tests of general relativity, black holes,...

This course gives an introduction to physics. Topics include motion, forces, gravitation, energy and momentum, rotation, harmonic motion, and an introduction to electric charge...

Basic principles of Statistical Mechanics are examined in this online lecture. Topics include: Thermodynamics, probability theory, kinetic theory, classical statistical...

This online lecture deals primarily with equilibrium properties of macroscopic systems, basic thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium of reactions in gas and solution phase, and...

This online course gives an introduction to the concepts behind black holes. Using this example, the course also explores the basic ideas of astronomy, relativity, and quantum...

This online course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about modern astronomy. No prior knowledge necessary.The course includes the following topics (and...

This online lecture gives an introduction to basic aspects of physics (mechanics, electricity etc.).

This online course explains the fundamentals of quantum mechanics.The course uses video lectures and many animations to demonstrate important concepts. The goal of the course is...

This online course gives an introduction to modern quantum optics. Participants should have a good knowledge in basic quantum mechanics and classical electromagnetism.

This course series (4 online courses) teaches the foundations of astrophysics. The video courses explore topics such as exoplanets, black holes, cosmology, and the origin and...

This course covers the fundamental principles underlying cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM): the basic anatomy of electron microscopes, an introduction to Fourier transforms,...

This online course gives an introduction to stargazing for beginners. It teaches what you can see with your naked eye, a pair of binoculars, or a small telescope.

This is a basic course in thermodynamics, designed for students of mechanical engineering. They will study the terms and concepts used in thermodynamics, with precise definitions.

Through this course, students will learn the basic framework to work on a broad spectrum of engineering problems concerning transfer of heat, mass and momentum.

This course discusses the computational approach in modern physics in a clear yet accessible way. Individual modules contain in-depth discussions of algorithms ranging from...

This online course gives an introduction to thermodynamics.The course explores how to characterize the energy state of a system and the mechanisms for transferring energy from...