Rice University Courses

An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 1)

3391 ratings

In this course, get introduced the basic elements of programming (such as expressions, conditionals, and functions) and then use these elements to create simple interactive applications such as a digital stopwatch.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

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An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python (Part 2)

59 ratings

Learn interactive Python programming: lists, dictionaries, loops, OOP, game physics, and sprite animation. Build games like Blackjack and Asteroids while mastering essential programming concepts.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Principles of Computing (Part 1)

30 ratings

Enhance Python skills with coding standards, testing, and mathematical problem-solving. Apply probability, combinatorics, and counting to computational challenges through engaging weekly mini-projects.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Principles of Computing (Part 2)

16 ratings

Explore computational principles, data structures, recursion, and algorithmic thinking through hands-on Python projects, preparing you for advanced problem-solving in computer science.

• Coursera
• 16 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

15 ratings

Explore algorithmic efficiency and graph theory, implementing key algorithms in Python to analyze real-world data sets. Develop problem-solving skills beyond specific programming languages.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Algorithmic Thinking (Part 2)

9 ratings

Develop advanced algorithmic skills through divide-and-conquer and dynamic programming techniques. Implement algorithms in Python to analyze real-world datasets, enhancing problem-solving abilities across computational domains.

• Coursera
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

General Chemistry: Concept Development and Application

5 ratings

This course will cover the topics of a full year, two semester General Chemistry course. We will use a free on-line textbook, Concept Development Studies in Chemistry, available via Rice’s Connexions project.

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

America Through Foreign Eyes

410 ratings at Coursera

Explore diverse international perspectives on American culture, society, and influence through the eyes of African, Chinese, French, Mexican, and Russian observers, examining key themes like democracy, globalization, and cultural impact.

• Coursera
• 1 day 11 hours 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Python Programming Essentials

3580 ratings at Coursera

Learn Python basics: arithmetic, functions, logic, conditionals, and modules. Develop practical programming skills using CodeSkulptor in a browser-based environment. Build a foundation for more complex Python programming.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Engineering Project Management: Scope, Time and Cost Management

1444 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential project management skills: scope definition, scheduling, cost estimation, and performance tracking using earned value. Develop key deliverables for effective project planning and control.

• Coursera
• 22 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

1813 ratings at Coursera

Explore innate immunity and B-cell function, covering immune system components, antibody structure, and gene mechanisms. Gain essential vocabulary for medical interactions and a foundation in immunology.

• Coursera
• 1 day 10 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

10500 ratings at Coursera

Learn Excel for data analysis: from basics to advanced functions, including data organization, filtering, pivot tables, and various charting techniques for effective business insights.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Python Data Visualization

549 ratings at Coursera

Master Python data visualization techniques, from package installation to creating impactful graphics using Pygal. Develop skills in data acquisition, cleaning, analysis, and visualization for practical applications.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Distributed Programming in Java

507 ratings at Coursera

Learn fundamental concepts of distributed programming in Java 8, including Hadoop, Spark, Sockets, RMI, and MPI. Gain hands-on experience through mini-projects and learn to integrate multicore and distributed parallelism.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Concurrent Programming in Java

664 ratings at Coursera

Learn fundamental concepts of concurrent programming in Java 8, including threads, locks, critical sections, atomic variables, isolation, actors, optimistic concurrency, and concurrent collections. Gain hands-on experience through mini-projects.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course