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SP.401 / WGS.401 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, Fall 2010
(2010-12)
This course offers an introduction to Women's and Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary academic field that asks critical questions about the meaning of gender in society. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize ...
21G.027 / 21G.590 / 21H.250 / CMS.874 Asia in the Modern World: Images & Representations, Spring 2012
(2012-06)
Asia in the Modern World: Images and Representations examines visual representations of Asia, interpreting them from both historical and modern contexts. This course is based around using the Visualizing Cultures website. ...
12.001 Introduction to Geology, Spring 2011
(2011-06)
This course introduces students to the basics of geology. Through a combination of lectures, labs, and field observations, we will address topics ranging from formation of the elements, mineral and rock identification, and ...
3.021J / 1.021J / 10.333J / 18.361J / 22.00J Introduction to Modeling and Simulation, Spring 2011
(2011-06)
This subject provides an introduction to modeling and simulation (IM/S), covering continuum methods, atomistic and molecular simulation (e.g. molecular dynamics) as well as quantum mechanics. These tools play an increasingly ...
1.258J / 11.541J / ESD.226J Public Transportation Systems, Spring 2010
(2010-06)
This course discusses the evolution and role of urban public transportation modes, systems and services, focusing on bus and rail. Technological characteristics are described, along with their impacts on capacity, service ...
21G.501 / 21G.551 Japanese I, Fall 2012
(2012-12)
This course is an introduction to modern standard Japanese with an emphasis on developing proficiency in speaking and listening, using basic grammar and vocabulary. Basic skills in reading and writing are also taught.
17.565 Israel: History, Politics, Culture, and Identity, Spring 2011
(2011-06)
The course provides the students a basic understanding of modern Israeli history, politics, culture and identity through lectures, discussions and projects. Among the topics to be explored are: ideational, institutional ...
18.785 Number Theory I, Fall 2016
(2016-12)
This is the first semester of a one year graduate course in number theory covering standard topics in algebraic and analytic number theory. At various points in the course, we will make reference to material from other ...
5.61 Physical Chemistry, Fall 2013
(2013-12)
This course presents an introduction to quantum mechanics. It begins with an examination of the historical development of quantum theory, properties of particles and waves, wave mechanics and applications to simple ...
17.40 American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, Future, Fall 2010
(2010-12)
This course covers the history of American foreign policy since 1914, current policy questions, and the future of U.S. Policy. We focus on policy evaluation. What consequences did these policies produce for the U.S. and ...