Massachusetts Institute of Technology Courses

Minds and Machines

Explore the philosophy of mind, examining consciousness, reality, AI, and fundamental theories about mental states in this in-depth philosophical journey.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Organic and Biomaterials Chemistry Part 1: An Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

Explore the fundamental chemical concepts of polymer synthesis, properties, and design, focusing on molecular weight, polymerization mechanisms, and reaction parameters.

• MITx Online
• 5 weeks, 7-9 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Paradox and Infinity

Explore awe-inspiring issues at the intersection of philosophy and mathematics, proving beautiful theorems like Cantor's, Banach-Tarski, and Gödel's while thinking rigorously about paradoxes.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Physics of COVID-19 Transmission

Understand the scientific principles of COVID-19 airborne transmission and develop quantitative safety guidelines to assess transmission risks.

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

Political Economy and Economic Development

Explore why political institutions affect economic development, applying theories to real-world examples from voting and corruption to media influence.

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

Problems of Philosophy

Explore the big questions of philosophy, from God's existence to free will, morality, knowledge, and life's meaning through critical thinking and argument assessment.

• MITx Online
• 12 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Structure of Materials

Discover the structure of materials in our modern world and understand how this underlying structure influences properties and performance.

• MITx Online
• 16 weeks, 6-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Thermodynamics of Materials

Master the principles of thermodynamics in materials science, exploring energy-disorder competition, phase diagrams, and equilibrium states to solve engineering problems and predict process outcomes.

• MITx Online
• 16 weeks, 9-12 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Tools for Academic Engagement in Public Policy

Gain insights into effective policy engagement for scientists and engineers, with practical tips for impacting public policy and connecting with key stakeholders.

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

Transfer Functions and the Laplace Transform

Dive into the frequency domain and Laplace transform to understand mechanical and electrical systems, exploring transfer functions and system modeling with feedback loops.

• MITx Online
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Multivariable Calculus 2: Integrals

Explore double and triple integrals, flux calculations, and Green's Theorem to solve real-world multivariable problems with advanced integration techniques.

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

Multivariable Calculus 3: Theorems and Applications

Explore elegant theorems connecting differentiation, integration, and geometry in higher dimensions while solving real-world problems involving fluid flow, electromagnetism, and diffusion.

• MITx Online
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Systems Thinking in Energy: Navigating Costs, Emissions, and Impact

Master systems-level energy analysis with MIT's novel modeling tool to explore decarbonization pathways and compare energy technologies through cost and emissions analysis.

• MITx Online
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Music and Technology (Contemporary History and Aesthetics)

Explore the evolution of music technology from 19th century to today, covering electronic instruments, recording studios, synthesizers, computer music, and contemporary practices.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Computational Music Theory and Analysis

Explore computational approaches to music theory using Python and MIT's music21 toolkit, covering algorithms, corpus studies, machine learning, and music generation techniques.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course