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Big data is everywhere. Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the new way of making progress in both industry and science. A fundamental goal across modern business and science is to use as many machines as possible, consume as much information as…
This course is designed for students who wish to build upon the skills developed in EXPO E-25 in order to produce more advanced research and writing in the social sciences. The course is also appropriate for students who wish to review their research and…
Harvard University's Fundamentals of Academic Writing course offers a rigorous introduction to essential writing techniques for academic and professional success. This Emerging / Needs Review program equips students with the foundational skills to craft…
The writings of Albert Camus (1913-1960) and Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), both Nobel Prize winners, and Simone de Beauvoir (1908-1986), winner of the prestigious Goncourt Prize, are all representative of French existentialism and have made a lasting impact.…
This course closely examines the path of public policy, whether fiscal stimulus plans or the Federal Reserve's monetary policy, through the nuts and bolts of the actual operations and from the viewpoint of the capital markets. When the Fed or the European…
Decisions made in Washington affect every American and the journalism produced in the nation's capital is some of the most important and impactful work we do. In this course, students conceive, develop, report, and write the investigative story of their…
While beating the markets was long thought to be impossible, hedge funds have seemingly challenged many financial theories, cracked the mysteries of Wall Street, and made fortunes in the process. They are also one of the fastest growing and least understood…
This course is an exploration of the psychology of close human relationships. We learn about intimate (romantic) relationships and friendships, and the ways in which these two kinds of relationships interact. Other kinds of close relationships (family and…
The role of operations management in business is critical. Every organization, irrespective of size, geography, and industry, aims to compete through operational techniques, cost management, and production growth. The successful management of operations in…
Harvard University's Data Structures course offers an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts and advanced techniques in this Emerging / Needs Review field. Designed for aspiring professionals, the curriculum covers algorithmic thinking, efficient data…
This course is meant to follow CREA E-597 , in which students built the imaginative world of their books and produced the first story or chapter of them. In this workshop, students write two additional chapters or stories, or approximately 30 pages of new…
This second-semester organic chemistry course focuses on organic reactions within living systems. Emphasis is placed on the arrow-pushing reaction mechanisms of enzymes and cofactors in several critical biological processes and pathways, as well as in the…
This second-semester organic chemistry course focuses on organic reactions within living systems. Emphasis is placed on the arrow-pushing reaction mechanisms of enzymes and cofactors in several critical biological processes and pathways, as well as in the…
This course is the second half of a year-long introductory series focused on the principles of cellular biology ( BIOS E-1ax ) and organismic biology (BIOS E-1bx). This course builds on the foundation established in BIOS E-1ax and introduces students to…
This course is the second half of a year-long introductory series focused on the principles of cellular biology ( BIOS E-1ax ) and organismic biology (BIOS E-1bx). This course builds on the foundation established in BIOS E-1ax and introduces students to…
The course allows students to gain familiarity with laboratory techniques and data analysis, and to apply their knowledge of concepts from BIOS E-1bx in simulated laboratory scenarios.
This course is an introduction to electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and sound. Topics covered include electric and magnetic fields, electrical potential, analog and digital circuits, wave propagation in various media, microscopy, sound, and hearing.…
This course is designed not only for students of the theater, but also for those with an interest in politics and debate, public speaking, trial law, and education, as well as a broad range of other careers. Students explore various improvisational techniques…
Data has become a critical asset of the modern era, shaping business decisions, scientific discovery, and everyday life. Social media platforms, communications, financial and health care systems, web and application logs, and security analytics all depend on…
This course deals with human behavior in a variety of organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to each topic. Topics include communications, motivation, group dynamics, leadership, power, and…
This course introduces the fundamentals of accounting and finance associated with governmental and nonprofit organizations. It emphasizes the issues related to fund accounting including general and special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project…
This course exposes the student to the basic principles of test construction and interpretation, including issues related to reliability and validity. Additionally, issues related to test administration, scoring, and reporting are explored, with emphasis…
This course is a continuation of CHEM E-1ax . Topics include thermodynamics and electrochemistry; rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions; phase transitions, structure, and bonding in solids; acids and bases; buffers and titrations; and environmental…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), organizations are confronted with an urgent and critical demand for competent technology leaders to align technologies with internal and external business needs. This…
This laboratory course allows students to gain familiarity with laboratory techniques and apparatus, and to apply their knowledge of concepts from CHEM E-1bx in a laboratory situation. Prior to each lab, students read the lab experiment and complete a…
This laboratory course allows students to gain familiarity with laboratory techniques and apparatus, and to apply their knowledge of concepts from CHEM E-1bx in a laboratory situation. Prior to each lab, students read the lab experiment and complete a…
This hands-on experimental course is intended to complement PHYS E-1bx . Laboratory experiments include aspects of electric and magnetic fields, analog and digital circuits, wave phenomena, and optics.
This hands-on experimental course is intended to complement PHYS E-1bx . Laboratory experiments include aspects of electric and magnetic fields, analog and digital circuits, wave phenomena, and optics.
Harvard University’s Introduction to Medical Neuroscience offers a detailed exploration of medical neuroscience within the Emerging / Needs Review category. This course equips students with foundational knowledge and advanced insights into the complexities of…
This course is a practical introduction to the role of strategic communication and public relations across corporate, nonprofit, entertainment, and political settings. Students analyze real-world communication challenges and apply core skills for building…
This proseminar addresses problems and methods related to the study of government, history, and international relations. It stresses the critical analysis of sources, constructing explanatory models, standards of logical demonstration, as well as organizing…
This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing…
From the rise of the Axis of Resistance and US-Iran rivalry in the region, to the war in Yemen between the Shi'a Ansarallah (Houthis) and Saudi Arabia and the battle over the future of Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon, the rise of Shi'a political actors has been one…
This introductory course explores assays commonly used in drug discovery and development. Immunoassays are key in characterization of drug candidates for efficacy and safety prior to market authorization. The overall goal of the course is to provide students…
A strong narrative voice is essential to all compelling creative writing. This workshop, which focuses sharply on point of view, is for memoirists, essayists, and writers of creative nonfiction who wish to develop their own distinct narrative voices. Students…
This course introduces students to remote sensing data, methods and tools used for the study of global environmental change. The growing concern about human impact on the environment has led to the development of new observation and analysis tools to tackle…
A workshop for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction. The course focuses on elements of fiction including narrative voice, dialogue, character, point of view, description, and structure. Students are asked to read and discuss fiction by…
This tutorial helps students develop an academically strong thesis proposal. During the semester, they map critical issues of project design such as scope, background, methodology, and expected outcomes. Students are encouraged to contact their research…
Harvard University presents Financial Analysis and Valuation in Biotechnology, a cutting-edge course in the Emerging / Needs Review category. This program offers an in-depth exploration of financial methodologies specific to the biotechnology sector,…
In this course, we review use cases and challenges of three interrelated areas in computer science: cybersecurity (cyber), artificial intelligence (AI), and the internet-of-things (IoT). Students gain an overview of the possibilities and challenges of…
Harvard University presents 'Religion and Politics in America: A Sacred Union?', a thought-provoking course in the Emerging / Needs Review category. This academic exploration delves into the complex interplay between religious beliefs and political systems in…
This course offers candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, government or international relations, the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in GOVT E-595 to conduct independent policy analysis and write a professional policy paper. In consultation…
As global sustainability crises escalate, the world needs local sustainability leaders who have the capacity to create change. This course teaches skills, introduces tools, and provides experiential learning opportunities that teach change agents how to…
This course provides a foundational understanding of the role of economic theory in shaping the discourse and practice of global development. It is designed for students who want to understand economics not only as an academic discipline, but as a practical…
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between food and greed, focusing on its implications for human health and sustainability. It examines the dark side of industrialized agriculture and poses simple yet powerful…
Water scarcity will be one of the defining crises of the twenty-first century. This course combines knowledge from environmental science with global political economy, natural resource governance, sustainable economic development, and international security.…
This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing…
As the world grapples with a triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, the need for scalable sustainable technologies has never been greater. Artificial intelligence (AI) is uniquely positioned to tackle complex climate…
Mathematical models are ubiquitous, providing a quantitative framework for understanding, prediction, and decision-making in nearly every aspect of life, ranging from the timing of traffic lights, to the control of the spread of disease, to resource…
Museums, in addition to being repositories for scholarly, educational, and cultural stewardship functions, are businesses, and the astute museum professional benefits from understanding how they operate and how they are structured. This course teaches the…