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#1: Philosophy 24.00: Problems of Philosophy Books
Prerequisites: None

Level: Undergraduate

This course gives you a sense of what philosophers think about and why, by considering some perennial philosophical problems, e.g., the existence of God, reason and faith, personal identity and immortality, freewill, moral responsibility, and standards for moral conduct.







#2: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 6.170: Laboratory in Software Engineering Books
Prerequisites: You should be able to
  1. Write a small program to meet a specification;
  2. Understand loops, procedures, exceptions, and aliasing
  3. Understand object-oriented programming concepts
  4. Use basic data structures (arrays, hash tables, trees and lists)

Level: Undergraduate

Introduces concepts and techniques relevant to the production of large software systems. Topics include modularity, specification, data abstraction, object modeling, design patterns, and testing.







#3: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 6.071: Introduction to Electronics Books
Prerequisites:
  1. 18.03 Differential Equations
  2. 8.02 Physics II

Level: Undergraduate

Introduces concepts like:
  1. DC and AC circuits
  2. Diodes, transistors, operational amplifier
  3. Analog and digital electronics
  4. Detectors and transducers
  5. Electronic control
  6. Signal processing and noise








#4: Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences 12.409: Hands-On Astronomy: Observing Stars and Planets Books

This course introduces visual observation, electronic imaging, and spectroscopy of the Moon, planets, satellites, stars, and brighter deep-space objects.








#5: Mathematics 18.06: Linear Algebra Books
Prerequisites:
  1. Calculus
  2. Probably 18.03 Differential Equations

Level: Undergraduate







#6: Mathematics 18.013A: Calculus with Applications Books
Prerequisites:
  1. High School Calculus


Level: Undergraduate

Differential calculus in one and several dimensions. Java applets and spreadsheet assignments. Vector algebra, Taylor series, numerical methods.










#7: Nuclear Engineering 22.00J: Introduction to Modeling and Simulation Books
Prerequisites:
Strong Physics, Math, Statistics background recommended

Level: Undergraduate

Basic concepts of computer modeling in science and engineering using discrete particle systems and continuum fields. Techniques and software for statistical sampling, simulation, data analysis and visualization. Use of statistical, quantum chemical, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, mesoscale and continuum methods to study fundamental physical phenomena encountered in the fields of computational physics, chemistry, mechanics, materials science, biology, and applied mathematics.






(No textbook)




#8: Physics 8.02: Electricity and Magnetism Books
Prerequisites: Calculus

Level: Undergraduate

Covers:
  1. Lightning
  2. Pacemakers
  3. Electric Shock Treatment
  4. Musical Instruments
  5. Magnetic Levitation
  6. Superconductivity
      and dozens of other intriguing topics. This course features video lectures by Prof. Walter Lewin, an MIT icon.







#9: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science 6.281J: Logistical and Transportation Planning Methods Books

Level: Graduate


Quantitative techniques of Operations Research with emphasis on applications in transportation systems analysis.

Basically, Sim City with equations.







#10: Management 15.810: Introduction to Marketing Books

Level: Graduate


Course Description:
  1. Introduce key marketing ideas and phenomena.
  2. Develop skills in marketing analysis and planning.
  3. Delve into markeing tactics.










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