Massachusetts Institute of Technology Courses

Introduction to Special Relativity - January IAP 2021

1 rating

Explore Einstein's special relativity theory, covering time dilation, length contraction, Lorentz transformations, and relativistic effects. Gain insights into modern physics and spacetime concepts.

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

Fundamentals of Photovoltaics, Fall 2011

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Comprehensive exploration of photovoltaic fundamentals, covering solar resources, cell design, materials, manufacturing, efficiency, economics, and advanced concepts in renewable energy technology.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cognitive Robotics, Spring 2016

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This is an advanced lecture series from MIT 16.412 Cognitive Robotics of Spring 2016, led by MIT students.

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

Tuning GPT-3 on a Single GPU via Zero-Shot Hyperparameter Transfer

1 rating

Discover how to tune GPT-3 hyperparameters efficiently on a single GPU using µTransfer, a technique based on the maximal update parametrization that enables optimization of large language models with minimal resources.

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

Humanitarian Logistics

36 ratings at edX

Learn how humanitarian logistics delivers essential goods and services to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 4-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Management in Engineering: Accounting and Planning

35 ratings at edX

Experience what it is like to manage within an engineering enterprise. Develop the business skills you need to take on the variety of challenges facing managers in the field. This course was formerly known as Management in Engineering I.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 10-12 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circuits and Electronics 2: Amplification, Speed, and Delay

18 ratings at edX

Learn how to speed up digital circuits and build amplifiers in the design of microchips used in smartphones, self-driving cars, computers, and the Internet.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 7-9 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Structural Materials: Selection and Economics

23 ratings at edX

Billions of tons of structural materials, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium are used every year. Learn where, why, and when they are used.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Leveraging Urban Mobility Disruptions to Create Better Cities

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This course aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic on-the-ground reality brought on by technology innovation, academic content, and practice needed to respond systemically and more equitably to global urban challenges through new mobility d…

• edX
• 10 weeks, 2-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Global Warming Science

1 rating

Learn about the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the earth’s climate system.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 2-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The History of Ancient Environments, Climate, and Life

1 rating

Explore Earth's ancient history through virtual field trips, examining rocks worldwide to understand the co-evolution of environment and life from 2 billion to 500 million years ago.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 3-4 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

A Vision of Linear Algebra

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Explore Professor Strang's innovative approach to linear algebra, covering key concepts like column space, eigenvalues, and matrix factorizations through a series of concise, insightful videos.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Chandra Astrophysics Institute

1 rating

Immersive year-long program offering hands-on astrophysics research experience using Chandra X-ray Observatory data. Develop skills in scientific investigation, technology, and collaboration while exploring various astronomical systems.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

The Production of Space: Art, Architecture and Urbanism in Dialogue

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Explore space through art, architecture, and urban contexts, developing your own interpretation and examining creative possibilities in various settings.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Fundamentals of Systems Engineering

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Comprehensive systems engineering course covering V-model and Meta approach, stakeholder analysis, requirements, architecture, optimization, integration, safety, and validation. Includes hands-on project for design competition.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course