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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...

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.

Are we alone? This course introduces core concepts in astronomy, biology, and planetary science that enable the student to speculate scientifically about this profound question...

This online course teaches the science and technology behind nuclear energy and the special features of this energy source.

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

This video lecture series provides an introduction to modern cosmology. The first part of the course deals with classical cosmology, and the later part with modern particle...

Basic principles of statistical mechanics are examined in this online lecture, such as the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy....

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

Khan Academy provides various free introductory video lessons on astronomy and cosmology. Topics include the scale of the universe, the Big Bang, stars, black holes, galaxies,...

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

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

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...

This online course program explores the emergence of complex behaviors in interacting systems with many constituent parts (condensed matter physics). Some basic prior knowledge...

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 online lecture by Yale University provides an introduction to the principles and methods of physics.The course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation,...

Through this course, students will study physics abroad in Europe – virtually! They will learn the basics of physics on location in Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, by...

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