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This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.

An exploration of the haunting figure at the heart of one of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays.

Understanding the context for the Ebola outbreak: What went right, what went wrong, and how we can all do better.

This course is a variant of Harvard University's introduction to computer science, CS50, designed especially for lawyers (and law students).

An introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming.

Mobilize people to tackle tough problems and build the capacity to thrive through the dangers of change

Build a foundation in R and learn how to wrangle, analyze, and visualize data.

Explore how entrepreneurs build successful businesses by moving technology from lab to market.

Examine the inner workings of the three branches of the U.S. Federal Government

Learn probability theory — essential for a data scientist — using a case study on the financial crisis of 2007–2008.

Learn about Claudio Monteverdi’s L’Orfeo, one of the first operas ever written.

Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs.

An overview of divination systems, ranging from ancient Chinese bone burning to modern astrology.

Explore the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.

Explore the ethical controversies of financial markets.

Learn about successful collaborations between families and educators and why they lead to improved outcomes for students and schools.

Learn to use R programming to apply linear models to analyze data in life sciences.

Explore China’s imperial period, with a focus on the Song dynasty and the role of the exam system in government.

Learn about the rich and diverse beliefs and practices of Buddhists across time and place. Experience Buddhism through its scriptures, both relationally as well as academically.

This course introduces learners to Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) through the lens of TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning). Learners explore best practices to deploy, monitor, and maintain (tiny) Machine Learning models in production at scale.

Discover what makes your brain tick in this third course in our introductory series in neuroscience.

Learn about Beethoven’s monumental 9th Symphony and forms of orchestral music.

Learn how electricity makes the neurons in your brain tick.

Explore the reunification of China under the Tang with a focus on aristocratic culture — from poetry to calligraphy to literature.

Learn to process and convert raw data into formats needed for analysis.  

Join Harvard University instructor Pavlos Protopapas in this online course to learn how to use Python to harness and analyze data.

Learn the principles guiding humanitarian response to modern emergencies, and the challenges faced in the field today.

Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present.

Learn how to face and meet today’s challenges and design a public value proposition that is both actionable and value creating.

Combine literary research with data science to find answers in unexpected ways. Learn basic coding tools to help save time and draw insights from thousands of digital documents at once.