Undergraduate Physical Sciences OpenCourseWare
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Active Galaxies OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Astronomy Course by The Open University
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Active Galaxies' for free online. The course provides a thorough understanding the types and characteristics of galaxies to Open University undergraduates and others who have an interest in Science and Nature.
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Atmospheric and Ocean Circulations OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Physical Science Course by MIT
As part of their OpenCourseWare program, MIT offers a free, online version of 'Atmospheric and Ocean Circulations'. This course offers an examination of the circulation of the Earth's atmosphere and oceans and is offered through the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science. Students studying Geography, Meteorology and Environmental Science will benefit from this undergraduate-level course.
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Climate Physics and Chemistry OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on Climate Studies
MIT currently offers a free, online version of 'Climate Physics and Chemistry' as part of its OpenCourseWare program. This undergraduate-level course features studies of the factors that influence climate change, including ocean circulation, greenhouse gases and fossil fuel useage. This class is intended for students studying Biology, Meteorology, Environmental Science and related fields.
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Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Earth Science Class by MIT
An OpenCourseWare offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 'Special Topics in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences: The Environment of the Earth's Surface' is an introduction to the study of the surface of the earth. This free class from MIT is intended for undergraduate students in Earth Science.
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Earthquakes OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Bachelor Level Science Course Exploring Earthquakes
The Open University offers a free OpenCourseWare called 'Earthquakes' free online. The course provides basic information about earthquakes to undergraduate students and anyone interested in natural disasters. This course explores the mechanics of earthquakes and their physical effects.
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Evolution (Artificial Selection and Domestication) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Science Class on Artificial Selection by The Open University
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Evolution: Artificial Selection and Domestication' for free online. The course teaches the practice and results of the contemporary domestication of livestock to undergraduate students with an interest in Agriculture and Science. This course focuses on the effects of artificial selection and domestication on livestock.
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Evolution (Natural Selection) OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Science Class on Natural Selection by The Open University
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Evolution Through Natural Selection' free online. The course provides a basic understanding of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection to undergraduate students interested in Biology, Chemistry, Zoology and other scientific fields. This course teaches students about the underlying assumptions of Darwin's theory of evolution and the circumstances needed for natural selection to occur.
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Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport & Current-Generated Sedimentary Structures OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Fluid Dynamics Class by MIT
A free course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 'Special Topics: An Introduction to Fluid Motions, Sediment Transport & Current-generated Sedimentary Structures' focuses on fluid dynamics, sediment movement and sedimentary structures generated by currents. This OpenCourseWare from MIT is aimed at undergraduates pursuing a degree in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
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Geobiology OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Course on Geobiology
'Geobiology' is an OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that studies the interaction between biology and the earth through time. This free class is appropriate for undergraduate students seeking degrees in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
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Geophysics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Course on Geophysics
MIT currently offers a free, online version of its 'Essentials of Geophysics' course as part of their OpenCourseWare initiative. Providing a survey of the many sub-disciplines of Geophysics, this course is offered through the university's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences for students interested in studying Geology or Earth Science.
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Meiosis and Mitosis OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Undergraduate Science Course Covering Meiosis and Mitosis
'Meiosis and Mitosis' provides an understanding of the reproduction of cells in plants and animals to students interested in Biology and other scientific fields. Offered by The Open University, this undergraduate course teaches students genes are passed along from one generation to the next.
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Natural Science OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Natural Science Class by WGU
Western Governors University (WGU) offers its 'Natural Science Parts I and II' courses as free OpenCourseWare. The courses examine many aspects of the natural world using the scientific method, which is gathering observable and measurable evidence to acquire new knowledge or correct previous knowledge. The original 'Natural Science' courses were designed as core, general-knowledge courses for most types of degrees.
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Nonlinear Dynamics (Chaos) OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Course on Nonlinear Dynamics
A free course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), 'Nonlinear Dynamics I: Chaos' covers the phenomenology and theory of nonlinear dynamics and chaos. This OpenCourseWare from MIT is intended for undergraduates majoring in Engineering and Science.
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Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Undergraduate Physics Class by MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers the 'Physics of Atmospheres and Oceans' OpenCourseWare for free online. The course gives undergraduate students interested in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences the opportunity to learn how the ocean and atmosphere interact and influence climate change. A background in elementary physics is recommended for any student considering this course.
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Plate Tectonics OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Science Course by The Open University Exploring Plate Tectonics
'Plate Tectonics' teaches students about the movements of the seven continents to students interested in learning about continental drift and plate tectonics. This undergraduate course from The Open University focuses on the effects of continental movements and their impact on mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes.
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Science Promotion OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Bachelor Level Science Class
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Science Promotion' for free online. This course provides a thorough understanding of the importance of engaging people who aren't scientists into science discussions. This undergraduate-level course is intended for any student interested in the significance of open scientific discussions.
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Solving Complex Problems OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Earth Science Class
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers an OpenCourseWare version of 'Solving Complex Problems' for free online. The undergraduate-level course gives students interested in Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences the opportunity to find creative solutions to complex problems in Engineering and Earth Science.
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Studying Darwin OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Bachelor Level Course on Darwin's Theories
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Studying Darwin' free online. This course gives a brief overview of the different OpenCourseWare courses offered by the Open University that discuss Charles Darwin's theories of evolution, for OU undergraduates as well as others with an interest in Science and Nature. This course would teach OpenCourseWare readers about the various courses they can take to learn about Darwin's theories.
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Superconductivity OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Undergraduate Science Class on Superconductivity
The Open University (OU) offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Superconductivity' for free online. This course teaches about the various characteristics of superconductors and their practical applications. The course is intended for undergraduate-level students studying Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related fields.
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Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Geology Course by MIT
As part of their OpenCourseWare project, MIT currently offers a free, online version of 'Surface Processes and Landscape Evolution'. This undergraduate-level course, is offered through the university's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences to students interested in Geology, Geography and related fields. It offers an examination of the many physical processes that contribute to the shaping of the Earth's surface.
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Telescopes and Spectrographs OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Science Course on Optics Technology by The Open University
The Open University offers an OpenCourseWare called 'Telescopes and Spectrographs' free online. This course teaches the basics of astronomical optics and image collection to students studying Physics, Astronomy or those who just have an interest in seeing what the night sky has to offer.
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The Big Bang OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Undergraduate Astronomy Course Studying the Big Bang Theory
'The Big Bang' teaches about the evidence that supports the Big Bang theory to students interested in Physics, Mathematics and the history of the universe. This undergraduate-level OpenCourseWare is offered free of charge by The Open University.
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The Evolving Universe OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Bachelor Level Astronomy Class Exploring the Origins of the Universe
The Open University offers an OpenCourseWare of 'The Evolving Universe' free online. The course provides an understanding of the history of the universe and the development of stars and galaxies to undergraduate-level students with an interest in Astronomy, Physics and related fields.
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The Moon OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Bachelor Level Astronomy Course Studying the Earth's Moon
'The Moon,' a free OpenCourseWare from The Open University provides students with an understanding of the moon, its characteristics and its history. The undergraduate-level course is intended for students interested in Astronomy, Physics or other related fields.
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The Sun OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Astronomy Course Exploring the Sun by The Open University
This course discusses the sun and its various characteristics, including electromagnetic spectrum, structure, composition and distance from the earth. 'The Sun' is a free undergraduate-level OpenCourseWare from The Open University designed for students interested in studying and learning about outer space.