Purdue University Courses

Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics, Part B: Quantum Transport

2 ratings

Explore quantum transport in nanoscale devices and spintronics in this introductory nanotechnology course. “This MOOC is one of the best. Exceptional in all regards.” – Student from Part A

• edX
• 4 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Brain and Behavior: Regulating Body Weight

2 ratings

Explore the environmental and biological factors that influence our appetite and food choices, and regulate our body weight.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Principles of Electronic Biosensors

1 rating

An in-depth analysis of the origin of extraordinary sensitivity, fundamental limits, and operating principles of modern biosensors.

• edX
• 10 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Introduction to R for Data Science

1 rating

Discover big data: work with airline data to learn the fundamentals of the R platform.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stability and Design of Structural Frames

1 rating

Learn fundamental concepts of beam-column behavior and design, frame stability analysis, and second order analysis methods for design. Differentiate between the effective length and direct analysis methods for design.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-7 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Fiber Optic Communications

1 rating

Learn about the fundamentals of fiber optic communications, with emphasis on the historical background, current practice, and future directions.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 7-9 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Boltzmann Law: Physics to Computing

1 rating

Provides a unified perspective connecting equilibrium statistical mechanics with stochastic neural networks and quantum computing.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 5-6 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Nanotechnology: Fundamentals of Nanotransistors

1 rating

Explore nanotechnology and gain an understanding of the essential physics and technology of nanotransistors.

• edX
• 4 weeks
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Creating Moments of Joy for People with Alzheimer’s

1 rating

Learn how to help people with Alzheimer's disease live as well as possible with practical tips and advice.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Not Currently Offered
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Wells Hydraulics

1 rating

The Earth is blue for its oceans but green for its groundwater. We use wells to extract water from the ground. In this course we address questions such as: How well tests tell us if an aquifer can provide enough water? How can we use wells to dewater c…

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Scientific Machine Learning

1 rating

Learn the basics of machine learning with hands-on practical examples on engineering applications.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 6-7 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Introduction to Bioelectricity

Understand how biological systems generate electrical signals, and how they can be recorded and induced with manufactured devices.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Solid State Devices 1

Semiconductor are everywhere in human activities, from your credit card to space exploration. This graduate-level introduction brings aspects of physics, chemistry, and engineering together to understand, analyze, and design transistors and solar cells.

• edX
• 17 weeks, 7-10 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

Primer on RF Design

Learn the fundamentals of RF design for modern communication systems.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 6-9 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course

RF System Design

Learn the fundamentals of RF System Design for modern communication systems.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 6-9 hours/week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Online Course