MITx Online Courses

Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers

Master potential flow theory and boundary layer analysis for high Reynolds number flows, exploring vorticity, circulation, lift, and turbulence transition.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Quantum Mechanics: A First Course

Master wavefunctions, Schrödinger equation solutions, and quantum scattering while exploring one-dimensional potentials, angular momentum, and the hydrogen atom structure.

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• 17 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 1

Master strength of materials fundamentals: analyze deformation, predict failure, and understand elastic, plastic, and viscoelastic material behavior in structural engineering.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Mechanics of Deformable Structures: Part 2

Master multi-axial stress analysis, failure criteria, and energy methods for predicting structural behavior in deformable materials and pressure vessels.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

General Chemistry I: Atoms, Molecules, and Bonding

Explore chemical structure and bonding through quantum mechanics, covering wave-particle duality, atomic electronic structure, molecular bonding models, and intermolecular interactions.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Analysis of Transport Phenomena

Master mathematical modeling techniques for transport phenomena, covering scaling, asymptotics, fluid mechanics, convection, and electrochemical transport in this graduate-level introduction.

• MITx Online
• 5 weeks, 10-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: International Development

Explore the economic and political dimensions of global poverty through data-driven approaches, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT.

• MITx Online
• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Data, Economics, and Design of Policy: Public Policy

Gain insights into evaluating policy effectiveness using data and evidence, preparing for career advancement or accelerated graduate studies at MIT or other universities.

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• 48 weeks, 12-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Differential Calculus

Master the derivative concept, computation methods, and real-world applications in this comprehensive exploration of differential calculus.

• MITx Online
• 11 weeks, 6-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

xSeries in Introduction to Mechanics

Dive into calculus-based physics covering kinematics, momentum, rotational dynamics, and simple harmonic motion - just like an MIT freshman.

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• 5 weeks, 10-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Pedestrian Mobility in Cities

Discover how to design walkable cities by analyzing pedestrian networks, evaluating policy influences, and developing strategies for safer, more inclusive urban environments.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Visualizing Japan (1850s- 1930s): Westernization, Protest, Modernity

Explore Japan's transformation from 1850s-1930s through visual sources, examining Westernization, social protest, and modernity in this MIT/Harvard collaboration.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Understanding the World Through Data

Discover how to leverage data and basic machine learning algorithms using Python to explore relationships, distributions, and classification models for real-world insights.

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• 9 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Advanced Fluid Mechanics 2: The Navier-Stokes Equations for Viscous Flows

Master the Navier-Stokes equations for viscous flows, analyzing pipe, channel, and Stokes flows while applying dimensional analysis and lubrication theory to solve industrial fluid problems.

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• 16 weeks, 8-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Energy Economics and Policy

Explore economics of global energy markets and policy solutions for sustainable energy access amid rising demand and climate challenges.

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• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course