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Intro to Bioengineering with MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:54:35 +0000

Course / Program Name: Introduction to Bioengineering

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT

Course of Study: Biology / Engineering

Description: This free online course serves as a student’s introduction to bioengineering, and is a part of MIT’s OpenCourseWare initiative. Users will start of learning about molecular cell and systems biology before getting into bioengineering options.

This course material includes student-generated lecture notes, an assignment list, and also video and audio lectures from MIT faculty and a guest lecturer.

Managerial Psychology with MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:39:12 +0000

Course / Program Name: Managerial Psychology

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT

Course of Study: Management / Psychology

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: MIT’s OpenCourseWare presents this free online course in managerial psychology. You can follow along with previous students’ reading assignments, lecture notes, and recitations as you learn the basics of behavioral science theories, methods, and tools as they apply to business and organizational management.

The course covers managerial psychology not only on an individual level, but also how those theories apply to working in groups and even full organizations.

Introduction to Building Technology from MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:31:10 +0000

Course / Program Name: Introduction to Building Technology

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT

Course of Study: Architecture

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: This free online architecture course is a part of the MIT OpenCourseWare program.

This is an introductory look at the physics behind building design and construction. The course also teaches students to combine the technological aspects of building and architecture with the needs and desires of occupants (such as how things like climate play a role in determining architectural styles).

This free online course includes a syllabus, calendar, lecture notes, assignments, exams, and projects assigned to previous in-class students. Course materials can be accessed individually online or downloaded as a full course.

Introduction to Geology from MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:40:07 +0000

Course / Program Name: Introduction to Geology

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT OpenCourseWare

Course of Study: Geology (Earth / Space Sciences)

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: This free online course is a part of MIT’s OpenCourseWare project. It offers students an introductory look at geology (the earth’s structure, rocks and minerals, etc.).

This is a lab-based course, and lab notes are included for those students interested in either recreating lab work or simply following along with the class’ procedures.

Course materials available online include a syllabus, calendar, readings (you need to buy the textbook if you want to follow the class readings), lecture notes, labs, assignments, and handouts. This course material can be viewed online or downloaded.

Organic Chemistry I from MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:28:17 +0000

Course / Program Name: Organic Chemistry I

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT OpenCourseWare

Course of Study: Chemistry

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: This free online course is a part of MIT’s OpenCourseWare project. It offers students an introductory look at the principles of organic chemistry.

The undergraduate level course is led by Dr. Kimberly Berkowski and Professor Sarah O’Connor.

Course materials available include a syllabus, calendar, readings (you need to buy the textbook if you want to follow the class readings), exams, assignments, and lecture handouts.

Introduction to Biology from MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:14:07 +0000

Course / Program Name: Introduction to Biology

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT OpenCourseWare

Course of Study: Biology

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: Students interested in taking university-level courses can find many options in MIT’s OpenCourseWare course materials.

This free online course offers a comprehensive collection of course materials for students interested in learning the basics of biology.

The course covers the fundamentals of several areas of biology, including cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry.

The free online course includes a syllabus, calendar, readings, recitations, exams, assignments, study materials, and even video lectures. The video lectures are given by Professor Eric Lander, a principal leader of the Human Genome Project and Director of MIT’s Broad Institute, and Professor Robert A. Weinberg, who won the National Medal of Science in 1997.

Principles of Microeconomics from MIT

Jennifer Mattern — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:29:09 +0000

Course / Program Name: Principles of Microeconomics

Hosted by / Sponsored by: MIT OpenCourseWare

Course of Study: Economics

Course Link: Take this course.

Description: Students interested in taking university-level courses can find many options in MIT’s OpenCourseWare course materials.

This free online course in microeconomics allows students to study at their own pace, using actual course materials and teaching aids used in MIT classrooms.

This is an introductory course on the principles of microeconomics (which covers economics from the perspective of individual consumers, specific industries, or even firms rather than the larger working of the economy as a whole).

This course includes a syllabus, readings, assignments, lecture notes, and even class exams (including separate solutions to check answers). Materials can be accessed online or downloaded (in .pdf format).