California Institute of Technology Courses

The Science of the Solar System

52 reviews

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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Comprehensive introduction to machine learning theory, algorithms, and applications, balancing mathematical foundations with practical insights for students from diverse backgrounds.

• Independent
• 10 weeks
• 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
• 10 weeks, 8-12 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Machine Learning Course

Comprehensive exploration of machine learning fundamentals, covering linear models, neural networks, SVMs, and key principles for effective algorithm implementation and evaluation.

• YouTube
• 1 day
• On-Demand
• Free Video

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
• 10 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nature's Constituents

1 review

Explore the Standard Model, quantum mixing, and the Higgs particle with Professor Maria Spiropulu, examining the future of particle physics and its connections to the universe's origins.

• 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 Mechanical Universe

Comprehensive exploration of physics principles, from classical mechanics to quantum theory, using visual aids and mathematical concepts to illuminate the workings of the universe.

• YouTube
• 1 day 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Evolving Universe

800 ratings at Coursera

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
• 66 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Getting Started in Cryo-EM

Comprehensive introduction to cryo-electron microscopy, covering theory, equipment, sample preparation, data collection, and analysis techniques for various biological imaging applications.

• YouTube
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Big Data Analytics

Comprehensive exploration of big data analytics, covering programming, databases, statistics, machine learning, visualization, and cloud computing for practical applications.

• YouTube
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Neuronal Basis of Consciousness

Explore the neural foundations of consciousness, from basic neuroscience to complex cognitive processes, through lectures on perception, attention, memory, and brain architecture.

• YouTube
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pricing Options with Mathematical Models

Explore mathematical models for pricing financial instruments, including stocks, bonds, options, and derivatives. Learn risk-neutral pricing, stochastic processes, and hedging strategies.

• YouTube
• 17 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fifty Years of Quasars

Explore the evolution, physics, and impact of quasars through expert lectures covering their discovery, luminosity, black hole demographics, jet formation, and role in galaxy evolution.

• YouTube
• 11 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Vibrations and Waves

Explore vibrations and waves, from simple harmonic motion to complex phenomena like interference and diffraction. Gain insights into fundamental physics concepts and their real-world applications.

• YouTube
• 1 day 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video