Soil Science Courses

The Science and Business of Biotechnology

16 ratings at edX

Explore the latest scientific innovations in biotechnology, and novel business and financing models for commercializing them.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society

8 ratings at edX

Learn how a nuclear reactor works, what the future of nuclear fusion looks like, and the numerous useful applications of nuclear radiation in four easy-to-follow modules, complemented with a chance to

• edX
• 14 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Principles of Chemical Science

The course covers basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 27 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mathematics for Computer Science

Builds discrete mathematics foundations for computer science through proofs, graph theory, recurrences, counting, probability, and elementary cryptography.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Environmental Justice, Science and Technology

Trace the environmental justice movement's history and principles, examine capitalism, colonialism and racism in environmental inequality, and apply science and technology tools to case studies.

• MITx Online
• 9 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Science of Learning and Memory

Explore how the brain learns and remembers: apply classical and operant conditioning, compare memory systems, examine amnesia and other memory disorders, and test your own recall.

• MITx Online
• 3 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computational Data Science in Physics I

Analyze LIGO data to detect a gravitational wave signal and fit it to a physical model using Fourier analysis, matched filtering, and data fitting in Jupyter notebooks.

• MITx Online
• 6 weeks, 10-15 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computational Data Science in Physics II

Apply computational methods to physics research: hypothesis testing with f- and t-tests, likelihood ratios, splines, and deep learning to analyze LHC data for W and Z boson properties.

• MITx Online
• 7 weeks, 10-15 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computational Data Science in Physics III

Simulate physics processes: solve numerical differential equations, run Monte Carlo and finite element simulations, and apply physics-informed machine learning to lattice models like the Ising model.

• MITx Online
• 7 weeks, 10-15 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Climate Action Hands-On: Harnessing Science with Communities to Cut Carbon

Learn how citizen science can help communities measure methane leaks, use scientific evidence, and take action on climate change.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Career Certificate

Statistics and Data Science (General Track)

Master the skills needed to become an informed and effective practitioner of data science who adds value to your organization across industries.

• edX
• 68 weeks, 10-15 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,350.00
• 5 courses

Career Certificate

Statistics and Data Science (Methods Track)

Master different data science methods such as time series analysis and machine learning that will enable you to conduct rigorous analysis, inform decision-making processes, and contribute to evidence

• edX
• 66 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,350.00
• 5 courses

Career Certificate

Statistics and Data Science (Social Sciences Track)

Master the skills needed to extract meaningful insights from social, cultural, economic, and policy-related data and equip you to tackle complex real-world problems and contribute to cutting-edge adva

• edX
• 56 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,350.00
• 5 courses

Career Certificate

Statistics and Data Science (Time Series and Social Sciences Track)

Master the skills needed to analyze the impact of interventions on time series data and their application roles where understanding temporal dynamics is crucial for informed decision-making and policy

• edX
• 53 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,350.00
• 5 courses

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering: The Art and Science of Boat Design

Carve a wooden half-hull model, translate its shape into a lines plan with a naval architect, and compare the group's boat designs.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course