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Learn how early American politics informed the U.S. Constitution and why its promise of liberty and equality has yet to be fully realized.

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

Learn about public policy in America and the dynamics of American politics.

Learn to forecast the weather just by looking out your window.

An introduction to basic statistical concepts and R programming skills necessary for analyzing data in the life sciences.

Join Harvard Medical School faculty Dr. Luana Marques to use applied psychology to build personal resilience with five science-driven skills.

An in-depth look at the 1854 London cholera epidemic in Soho and its importance for the field of epidemiology.

A focus on several techniques that are widely used in the analysis of high-dimensional data.

This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.

Discover Handel’s Messiah in this installment of First Nights, which will explore five masterpieces of western music.

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

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

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

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.

Learn how to create, read, update, and delete data with relational databases.

Learn about Christianity through a study of its sacred scriptures. We will explore how diverse Christians have interpreted these writings and practiced their teachings over a 2000 year, global history.

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

Learn about the key beliefs and practices of Judaism through an examination of its sacred texts and their interpretation.

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

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

Watch an information session featuring award-winning actress and PLC alumna Uzo Aduba.

Why should we care about Confucius? Explore ancient Chinese philosophy, ethics, and political theory to challenge your assumptions of what it means to be happy, live a meaningful life, and change the world.

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

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

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

Take your introductory knowledge of Python programming to the next level and learn how to use Python 3 for your research.

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

Explore and understand your own theories of learning and leadership.

The culmination of the MicroBachelors® program.