Rice University Courses

Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

51 ratings at Coursera

Explore AC circuits, impedance, and magnetism through lectures, quizzes, and problem-solving. Gain a solid foundation in electricity and magnetism principles applicable to advanced physics studies.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 13 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

Mindfulness and Well-being: Living with Balance and Ease

387 ratings at Coursera

Explore mindfulness practices to enhance resilience, balance, and well-being. Learn techniques for stress reduction, cultivating inner resources, and responding effectively to life's challenges.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

204 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive introduction to physics of force and motion, covering kinematics and Newton's laws. Includes video lectures, quizzes, and problem-solving practice using mathematical tools.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Parallel Programming in Java

1241 ratings at Coursera

Learn fundamental concepts of parallel programming in Java 8, including task parallelism, functional parallelism, loop parallelism, and dataflow synchronization. Gain hands-on experience with popular frameworks like ForkJoin and Stream.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

2842 ratings at Coursera

Explore financial decision-making essentials, from valuation and capital budgeting to cash flow analysis and cost of capital, gaining practical insights applicable to various business contexts.

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

Career Certificate

Fundamentals of Computing

4092 ratings at Coursera

Master Python programming through 20+ fun projects, covering first-year Computer Science fundamentals. Develop sophisticated coding skills and demonstrate your knowledge in a comprehensive Capstone exam.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 7 courses

Career Certificate

Introduction to Scripting in Python

4357 ratings at Coursera

Master essential Python programming skills for data science and software engineering through four comprehensive courses covering core concepts and practical applications.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Engineering Project Management

4823 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential project management skills for engineering professionals, covering initiation, planning, scope, time, cost, risk, quality, team, and procurement management strategies.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Career Certificate

Communication Skills for Engineers

907 ratings at Coursera

Develop essential communication skills for engineering leadership, including persuasive presentations, cross-cultural interactions, personal branding, and effective writing for professional success.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Python Data Analysis

894 ratings at Coursera

Learn to process tabular data using Python, including working with dictionaries, nested structures, CSV files, and data organization techniques for effective analysis and manipulation.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mindfulness and Well-being: Foundations

878 ratings at Coursera

This course provides a broad overview of the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of mindfulness.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Medical Terminology I

792 ratings at Coursera

Explore medical terminology essentials, covering word parts, health records, and system-specific terms for skin, muscles, bones, and urinary system. Gain foundational knowledge for healthcare communication.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Self Awareness and the Effective Leader

690 ratings at Coursera

Develop leadership skills, self-awareness, and problem-solving techniques to enhance your engineering career. Learn stress management, creative thinking, and build a practical leadership toolkit.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Portfolio Selection and Risk Management

634 ratings at Coursera

Learn optimal portfolio construction, diversification, and risk management. Develop tools to characterize risk-return trade-offs, solve for optimal portfolios, and understand equilibrium asset pricing models.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course