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Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python

An introduction to computer science as a tool to solve real-world analytical problems using Python 3.5.

Starts August 28 on edX

Making a Cell Therapy: Principles and Practice of Manufacturing

Learn the biology, engineering, and analytical chemistry behind how cell therapies, such as CAR-T and stem cell therapies, are manufactured.

Starts September 3 on edX

Advanced Fluid Mechanics 3: Potential Flows & Boundary Layers

Learn to analyze the structure of high Reynolds number inviscid flows using potential flow theory, the roles of vorticity generation in viscous boundary layers, and more.

Starts September 3 on edX

Calculus 1A: Differentiation

Discover the derivative—what it is, how to compute it, and when to apply it in solving real world problems. Part 1 of 3.

Starts September 4 on MITx Online

u-lab: Leading From the Emerging Future

An introduction to leading profound social, environmental and personal transformation

Starts September 12 on MITx Online

Biochemistry: Biomolecules, Methods, and Mechanisms

Enhance your scientific thinking and data analysis skills with this in-depth adventure through biochemistry.

Starts September 17 on edX

Evaluating Social Programs

Learn why and when randomized evaluations can be used to rigorously evaluate the impact of social programs and how findings can inform the design of evidence-based policies and programs.

Starts September 17 on MITx Online

Applications of Quantum Mechanics

This course focuses on essential techniques needed for practical applications and research in Quantum Mechanics. We introduce a variety of approximation methods to understand systems that have no analytic solutions.

Starts September 26 on MITx Online

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Transform your organization's climate pledges into actionable strategies through better supply chain management. This course provides the foundation for you to meet stakeholders’ demands for supply chain sustainability.

Starts October 1 on edX

Financial Regulation: From the Global Financial Crisis to Fintech and the COVID Pandemic

How financial regulation responded to the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and its implications for regulating Fintech and responding to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Starts October 9 on edX

Leveraging more than 35 years of experience at MIT, Dimitris Bertsimas will work with partners across the Institute to transform teaching and learning on and off campus. You can learn online with Prof. Bertsimas with the MITx course The Analytics Edge.

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Thermodynamics of Materials

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Becoming an Entrepreneur

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Cybersecurity for

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Organic and Biomaterials Chemistry:

An Introduction to Polymer Chemistry

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Foundations of Modern Finance I

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