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  • Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Graduate Study Course by MIT

    Use models to analyze the atmospheric and oceanic details in this OpenCourseWare offered by MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences. 'Atmospheric and Oceanic Modeling' looks a variety of concepts used in modeling the oceans' and the atmosphere's circulation patterns. This graduate-level course is intended for students studying Oceanography, Physics and related fields.

  • Atmospheric Radiation OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Grad-Level Course by MIT on Atmospheric Radiation

    A graduate-level primer on atmospheric radiation is featured in 'Atmospheric Radiation,' a free, online course by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This OpenCourseWare provides the opportunity to survey physical characteristics of atmospheric radiation and explore research techniques, such as remote sensing. This course will provide beneficial preparatory information to those pursuing a Master of Science in Atmospheric Science.

  • Biological and Environmental Coevolution Preceding the Cambrian Explosion OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Level Evolution Course by MIT

    Through its OpenCourseWare program, MIT provides free online access to 'Dynamics of Complex Systems: Biological and Environmental Coevolution Preceding the Cambrian Explosion' offered by MIT's Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Department. The course brings together quantitative theory, evolutionary biology and organic geochemistry to investigate the relationship between plants and animals and the biogeochemical cycle.

  • Complexity in Ecology OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Ecology Course

    MIT's 'Dynamics of Complex Systems: Complexity of Ecology' OpenCourseWare is geared toward advanced graduate students in MIT's Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Department. 'Dynamics of Complex Systems: Complexity in Ecology' uses the study of ecology, which is fraught with problems of interaction and adaptation, as a focal point for examining complex systems more generally.

  • Dynamics of the Atmosphere OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Graduate Study Course on Atmosphere Dynamics by MIT

    Knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and its related theories will be discussed in 'Dynamics of the Atmosphere,' a free course offered by MIT's OpenCourseWare program. In this course, students will work through the core topics and theories and learn to use equations that relate to key problems in atmosphere and climate. Offered at the graduate level, this course would be ideal for anyone aspiring to a master's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science. A background in differential equations or other advanced mathematics is recommended.

  • Ecological Theory OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Level Course on Ecological Theory

    Discover how ecological theory tries to explain how individual organisms interact and how that interaction can be plotted mathematically and computationally. 'Dynamics of Complex Systems: Ecological Theory,' offered by MIT in OpenCourseWare format, reviews classical and recent research on ecological theory with an emphasis on computational models. Students of Ecology or Environmental Science who are interested in this free graduate course should have a basic understanding of differential equations.

  • Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Course on Fluid Dynamics by MIT

    Study introductory approaches to fluid dynamics with MIT's OpenCourseWare, 'Fluid Dynamics of the Atmosphere and Ocean.' Designed for the first year graduate student, this free online course will lay the groundwork for further study in oceanography and atmospheric science. Students seeking a master's degree in Atmospheric Science will gain valuable knowledge from this course. A background in kinematics and algebra is recommended for all students who plan on taking this course.

  • General Circulation of the Earth's Atmosphere OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course on the Earth's Atmosphere

    Students study the form and circulation of the Earth's atmosphere in the Massachussetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) free 'General Circulation of the Earth's Atmosphere' graduate course. In this OpenCourseWare, students will learn various techniques for analyzing the atmosphere while utilizing lecture notes and practice exams to internalize the skills developed from this course. Students seeking a Master of Science Atmospheric Science will benefit from this course.

  • Geodynamics Seminar OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Geodynamics Course by MIT

    An examination of ice sheets and glaciers will be presented in 'Geodynamics Seminar,' an OpenCourseWare by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Through the use of unique course materials, including photos from a class field trip to Iceland, this free online course explores ice masses within contemporary and historical contexts and direct relevance to other arctic phenomena. This graduate course provides valuable information to those seeking a master's degree in Earth Science.

  • Geophysics (Mantle Convection) OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Grad-Level Geophysics Course by MIT

    A modern, technology-oriented look at mantle convection is presented in 'Geophysics (Mantle Convection),' an OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this free online course, students will explore the effects that technology has had on ideas pertaining to mantle convection and determine whether heavily debated issues can be resolved with contemporary research methods and technologies. This graduate-level course is recommended for students seeking a Master of Science in Earth Science.

  • Geophysics (Thermal and Chemical Evolution of the Earth) OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course on Geophysics

    Historical development of the Earth's core is illustrated in 'Geophysics (Thermal and Chemical Evolution of the Earth)', a free, graduate-level online course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this OpenCourseWare, students will examine historical development and explore the manners where contemporary geophysics can be applied to reach agreements on various unresolved issues in this field. Students seeking a master's degree in Geophysics or Planetary Science will gain valuable insight from this course.

  • Global Climate Change (Economics, Science and Policy) OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Grad-Level Course on Global Climate Change

    An integrated approach to climate change is covered in 'Global Climate Change (Economics, Science and Policy)', which is available through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a free online course. This OpenCourseWare combines scientific and institutional elements of climate change in an effort to address how this issue can be remedied by the development of new policies. This graduate-level course would be helpful for a wide variety of students, including those working toward a master's degree in Earth Science or Political Science.

  • Inference From Data and Models OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Course by MIT on Kinematical and Dynamical Models

    Students learn how to solve practical problems with flawed data via 'Inference from Data and Models,' which is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) OpenCourseWare that outlines various annotations within the realms of kinematics and dynamics. This course will cover a broad range of material that will fall under the scope of two main themes, including linear methods and standard time series analysis. Those seeking a master's degree in Physics or Earth Science will find valuable preparatory information throughout this course.

  • Large Scale Flow Dynamics Lab OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Course on Flow Dynamics

    Study atmospheric flows and oceanic circulations with MIT's free OpenCourseWare, 'Large Scale Flow Dynamics Lab.' This online course provides a laboratory-based look at these and other concepts related to flow dynamics within earth and atmospheric sciences. This graduate-level course would be suitable for anyone considering a master's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science.

  • Marine Chemistry OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Level Course on Chemical Oceanography

    A graduate primer in chemical oceanography is presented in 'Marine Chemistry,' a free online course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This OpenCourseWare covers a myriad of concepts dealing with the chemical composition of the Earth's waters. Students pursuing a master's degree in Chemistry, Earth Science or Oceanography will find this preparatory information useful.

  • Marine Organic Geochemistry OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Level Geochemistry Course

    A wide-range examination of organic matter and its cycling within the oceans is presented in 'Marine Organic Geochemistry,' a free online course by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This OpenCourseWare will survey a variety of oceanic processes related to organic carbon as well as the methods used for describing organic matter. This graduate course is ideal for anyone seeking a master's degree in Chemistry or Earth Science.

  • Observational Physical Oceanography OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Graduate Level Oceanography Course

    A graduate-level primer to the study of the earth's oceans is presented in 'Introduction to Observational Physical Oceanography,' a free, online course offered by MIT's OpenCourseWare program. In this course, students will look at the physical characteristics of the oceans, including ocean circulation and wave motions. This course is recommended for students interested in earth science, physics, or oceanography.

  • Paleoceanography OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Graduate Study Course on Climate Change by MIT

    A graduate analysis of climate change with regard to oceanic history is offered in 'Paleoceanography,' which is an OpenCourseWare program offered through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This free course focuses on recent climate changes while surveying various techniques for analyzing paleoceanographic data. Students seeking a master's degree in Earth Science will find valuable information throughout this course.

  • Phase Transitions in the Earth's Interior OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Geology Course

    Explore some of the main causes of seismic discontinuities within the Earth with 'Phase Transitions in the Earth's Interior,' which is a geology course offered as free OpenCourseWare by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This free, graduate-level online course will survey various research data pertaining to phase transitions as they apply to the Earth's mantle and core. Students in pursuit of a Master of Science in Earth Science will find this course helpful.

  • Prediction and Predictability in the Atmosphere and Ocean OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Level Scientific Forecasting Course

    Even with well-developed models predicting weather patterns, forecasts are often not entirely accurate. In 'Prediction and Predictability in the Atmosphere and Ocean,' an OpenCourseWare offered by MIT, students study the factors that limit the success of forecasting technologies and the tools needed for better accuracy. This free graduate-level course is best for students with access to MATLAB software and an understanding of linear algebra.

  • Principles of the Global Positioning System OpenCourseWare: A Free MIT Graduate Study Course on GPS Technology

    A graduate-level primer to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their pertinence to Earth Science is presented in 'Principles of Global Positioning Systems,' an OpenCourseWare by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Students will explore high-precision and kinematic GPS systems through the use of special software. The information exhibited in this free online course will be useful to anyone in pursuit of a master's degree in Earth Science.

  • Science and Communication OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Grad-Level Marine Science Course by MIT

    As an aid for those developing thesis research, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have offered 'Science and Communication' as part of the MIT/WHOI Joint Program. By emphasizing general fundamentals of science, this free online course aims at expanding graduate students' outlooks on thesis research. Designed to improve science majors' ability to communicate their research, this OpenCourseWare is recommended for anyone working toward a Ph.D. in Earth Science or Marine Science.

  • Structure and Dynamics of CMB Region OpenCourseWare: A Free Graduate Study Geology Course by MIT on the Core Mantle Boundary

    An assessment of the knowledge surrounding the Core Mantle Boundary (CMB) will be highlighted in 'Structure and Dynamics of CMB Region', a free online course offered by Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This course outlines the advanced techniques used to describe the CMB. This graduate level course would be beneficial to anyone pursuing a master's degree in Earth Science or Planetary Science.

  • Tropical Meteorology OpenCourseWare: A Free Grad-Level Course by MIT on the Study of the Tropical Troposphere

    Students explore the physical characteristics of the tropical troposphere with MIT's free online graduate course 'Tropical Meteorology'. In this OpenCourseWare, students will use special software to examine tropical phenomena, including cyclones and El Niņo. Graduate students seeking a Master of Science in Meteorology will find valuable preparatory information in this course.

  • Turbulence in the Ocean and Atmosphere OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Level Course on Geophysical Turbulence

    Explore theories and other concepts related to turbulence with 'Turbulence in the Ocean and Atmosphere', which is a free graduate-level course offered through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Students taking this free online course will examine geophysical turbulence in both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional capacities and work through problem sets to reinforce covered topics. Those considering a Master of Science in Atmospheric Science will benefit from the information presented in this course.

  • Wave Motions in the Ocean and Atmosphere OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Graduate Level Course on Geophysical Wave Motion

    Study the essentials of geophysical wave motion with, 'Wave Motions in the Ocean and Atmosphere,' an OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In this free online course, students will explore a range of topics spanning from gravity waves to thermodynamics. Offered at the graduate level, this course is suitable for those interested in a master's degree in Geophysics or Atmospheric Science.