Harvard University Courses

Should Law Foster Forgiveness? Child Soldiers, Sovereign Debt, and Alternatives to Punishment

18 ratings

Exploring legal, historical, and cultural perspectives on forgiveness in law, examining child soldiers, sovereign debt, and alternatives to punishment across domestic and international contexts.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Architectural Imagination

17 ratings

Learn fundamental principles of architecture — as an academic subject or a professional career — by studying some of history’s most important buildings.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

HILT Conference - Making Peer Learning Effective

16 ratings

Explore research-backed strategies for effective peer learning, examining collaborative projects, inquiry methods, and student-centered approaches in higher education.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Justice with Michael Sandel

16 ratings

Explore fundamental ethical questions with renowned philosopher Michael Sandel, examining justice, equality, and citizenship through thought-provoking scenarios and real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 13 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract.

16 ratings

Contracts are a part of our everyday life, arising in collaboration, trust, promise and credit. How are contracts formed? What makes a contract enforceable? What happens when one party breaks a promise?

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Science & Cooking: From Haute Cuisine to Soft Matter Science (chemistry)

14 ratings

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how everyday cooking and haute cuisine can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Human Anatomy: Musculoskeletal Cases

14 ratings

Learn the anatomy basic to understanding five musculoskeletal injuries commonly seen in primary care medicine and orthopedic clinical specialty practice. Follow hypothetical patients from injury to operating room.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 3-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Therapeutic Cancer Vaccines: Engaging the Immune System Through Science and Art

14 ratings

Exploring therapeutic cancer vaccines through science and art, this talk delves into materials engaging the immune system to combat cancer, blending scientific insights with artistic representation.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Principles of Biochemistry

13 ratings

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

• edX
• 15 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

CS50's Introduction to Programming with Python

13 ratings

An introduction to programming using Python, a popular language for general-purpose programming, data science, web programming, and more.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 3-9 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Steven Spielberg's Harvard Commencement Speech on Character, Intuition, and Courage

12 ratings

Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg shares insights on intuition, character-defining moments, and the power of storytelling in shaping humanity and fostering peace.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

12 ratings

Explore how entrepreneurship and innovation tackle complex social problems in emerging economies.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Sea to Changing Sea - Marine Life and Ocean Conservation

12 ratings

Experts discuss marine life challenges, including climate change impacts, coral reef health, and ocean acoustics, offering insights into conservation and research efforts.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

12 ratings

Experts discuss legal, political, and public health factors influencing gun violence prevention efforts in the US, exploring potential policy changes and practical solutions to address this crisis.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Data Science: R Basics

12 ratings

Build a foundation in R and learn how to wrangle, analyze, and visualize data.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 1-2 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)