California Institute of Technology Courses

The Science of the Solar System

51 reviews

Explore the science of our solar system, from Mars to habitability beyond, in this advanced course by the California Institute of Technology.

• Coursera
• 10 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Learning From Data (Introductory Machine Learning)

21 reviews

Introductory Machine Learning course covering theory, algorithms and applications. Our focus is on real understanding, not just "knowing."

• edX
• 10-20 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

This is an introductory course in machine learning (ML) that covers the basic theory, algorithms, and applications. ML is a key technology in Big Data, and in many financial, medical, commercial, and scientific applications. It enables computational syst…

• Independent
• 10 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Principles of Economics with Calculus

4 reviews

Quantitative and model-based introduction to basic ideas in economics, and applications to a wide range of real world problems.

• edX
• 8-12 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

2 reviews

Introduction to the Black-Scholes-Merton model and other mathematical models for pricing financial derivatives and hedging risk in financial markets.

• edX
• 8-10 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nature's Constituents

1 review

With the discovery of the Higgs particle in 2013, the Standard Model came closer to being a complete theory. In this Master Class, Maria Spiropulu, Professor of Physics at Caltech, examines the robustness of the Standard Model, and takes a look at the fu…

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

These three volumes are a self-contained pedagogical treatise. They are also a historical record of Feynman’s 1961–64 undergraduate physics lectures, a course required of all Caltech freshmen and sophomores regardless of their majors.

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Evolving Universe

1 review

This is an introductory astronomy survey class that covers our understanding of the physical universe and its major constituents, including planetary systems, stars, galaxies, black holes, quasars, larger structures, and the universe as a whole.

• Coursera
• 10 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Quantum Cryptography

Learn how quantum communication provides security that is guaranteed by the laws of nature.

• edX
• 6-8 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

Explore financial derivatives and risk management with Caltech's 12-week course. Gain a full understanding of standard option pricing models, including the Black-Scholes-Merton model.

• Coursera
• 12 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting started in cryo-EM

Explore the principles of cryo-electron microscopy in an 8-week course by California Institute of Technology. Ideal for biologists and microscopists, with college-level math, physics, and biochemistry prerequisites.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Explore particle accelerators, one of the most effective tools for understanding particle physics, with Nobel Laureate Barry Barish, who led the design of the International Linear Collider. Delve into the future of this groundbreaking technology that is…

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Machine Learning Course - CS 156

This is an introductory course by Caltech Professor Yaser Abu-Mostafa on machine learning that covers the basic theory, algorithms, and applications. Machine learning (ML) enables computational systems to adaptively improve their performance with experie…

• YouTube
• 24 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Mechanical Universe

Episode 1: Introduction - The Mechanical Universe.Episode 2: The Law Of Falling Bodies - The mechanical universe.Episode 3: Derivatives - TheMechanical Universe. episode 4: Inertia - The Electrical Universe. Episode 5: Vectors - The Musical Universe.

• YouTube
• 25 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Getting Started in Cryo-EM

Getting Started in Cryo-EM with Professor Grant Jensen. Welcome to Cryosoft.com. Part 1: Basic Anatomy of the EM - G. Jensen. Part 2: Fourier Transforms for Beginners. Part 3: Wave Propagation and Phase Shifts. Part 4: Fundamental Challenges in Biologica…

• YouTube
• 15 hours worth of material
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course