A mathematical introduction to the mechanics and control of robots. About this Course *Note - This is an Archived course*
This is a past/archived course. At this time, you can only explore this course in a self-paced fashion. Certain features of this course may not be active, but many people enjoy watching...
Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth. Please note, this course is open now - find it here. Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Greeks wondered if there were other worlds in the cosmos. This question is now being experimentally tested. This...
Le cours présente les cellules solaires à base de silicium, depuis la physique des semiconducteurs cristallins jusqu’au fonctionnement des modules photovoltaïques. Les semiconducteurs désordonnés utilisés dans les cellules en couche mince sont également traités. Les aspects socio-économiques et environnementaux...
An introduction to quantum physics with emphasis on topics at the frontiers of research, and developing understanding through exercise. Quantum
physics is the foundation for much of modern technology, provides the framework
for understanding light and matter from the subatomic to macroscopic domains...
Using publicly available data from NASA of actual satellite observations of astronomical x-ray sources, we explore some of the mysteries of the cosmos, including neutron stars, black holes, quasars and supernovae. Science is really not about looking up facts in an encyclopedia. It is a process...
Por que os corpos se movem? Entenda como ocorreu a evolução da ideia do movimento dos corpos e aprenda a prever e a analisar o movimento de um objeto de forma moderna e interessante. O movimento dos objetos ao nosso redor tem intrigado as pessoas
desde a Antiguidade. Já naquela época, os gregos tinham...
Learn about a new generation of solar cells, organic solar cells, that promise an answer to the energy demands of the future. The goal of the course is to give students awareness of the largest alternative form of energy and how organic / polymer solar cells can harvest this energy. The course provides...
An introduction to physics in the context of everyday objects. Designed for non-science students, this course is a practical introduction to physics and science in everyday life. It considers objects from the world around us, identifying and exploring the scientific concepts upon which they're based...
This course will cover various topics on the discoveries about how the Universe evolved in 13.7 billion years since the Big Bang. We have learned a lot recently about how the Universe evolved in 13.7 billion years since the Big Bang. More than 80% of matter in the Universe is mysterious Dark Matter,...
This course explores the physical processes that control Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and climate. Quantitative methods for constructing mass and energy budgets. Topics include clouds, rain, severe storms, regional climate, the ozone layer, air pollution, ocean currents and productivity, the seasons, El...
This is a 12 week course, currently scheduled to start on Monday, April 14, 2014 and finishing on Friday, July 11. This introductory physics course is intended for physical science majors and others desiring a rigorous introduction to physics. It closely parallels the brick-and-mortar course given to...
Learn about the historical and philosophical foundations of contemporary science. Explore cutting-edge debates in the philosophy of the physical sciences and philosophy of the cognitive sciences. What is the origin of our universe? What are dark matter and dark energy? What is our role in the universe...
Intro course on the dynamics of mechanical systems: geometry of motion, forces causing motion, and predicting dynamic behavior with computational methods. About this Course *Note - This is an Archived course*
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The course will provide an overview of the knowledge acquired during the past 20 years in the domain of exoplanets. It will review the different detection methods, their limitations, and the information provided on the orbital system and the planet itself, and how this information is helping our understanding...
Exploring the deadliest places in the universe, from black holes to supernovae. About this Course This course will introduce you to the deadliest and most mysterious parts of our universe. Black holes, which warp the very fabric of space-time around them. White-dwarf stars and neutron stars, where the...
The first course in a comprehensive XSeries designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam. About this Course Preparing for the AP Physics 2 exam requires a deep understanding of many different topics in physics as well as an understanding of the AP exam and the types of questions it asks. This course...
A survey of the physical universe and its constituents, including the formation, function, and evolution of stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, and more. About this Course *Note - This is an Archived course*
This is a past/archived course. At this time, you can only explore this course in a self-paced...
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