Dynamics and Control I

This course focuses on learning several rules to improve speaking skills in important situations. Learners can master effective presentation methods for various contexts, such as interviews, thesis defenses, and oral exams.

This course covers matrix theory and linear algebra, emphasizing topics useful in other disciplines such as physics, economics, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. It parallels the combination of theory and applications in Professor Strang’s textbook Introduction to Linear Algebra.

This course is a seminar on the philosophical analysis of film art, focusing on how films create meaning through their formal structures. Learners will explore aesthetic issues surrounding appearance and reality, as well as the effects of film technology on communication and alienation.

This course provides a fast-paced introduction to deep learning, focusing on practical model-building for complex problems involving unstructured data. Learners will explore deep neural networks, convolutional networks, transformers, and generative models like ChatGPT and Midjourney.

This course offers an immersive experience in the Japanese language, focusing on the simultaneous development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Learners will engage with authentic Japanese media to deepen their understanding of the language and culture.

This course explores the fundamental role of data structures in computer science, emphasizing their importance in developing efficient algorithms. Learners will study advanced topics, including dynamic graphs, memory hierarchy, and hashing, while engaging with current research directions in the field.

This course explores the principles of photoelectric conversion, focusing on charge excitation, conduction, separation, and collection. Learners will study both commercial and emerging photovoltaic technologies, alongside critical themes such as conversion efficiencies, loss mechanisms, and the societal impacts of solar energy.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of aircraft as integrated systems, emphasizing key aspects such as systems engineering, performance analysis, and lifecycle management. Learners will engage in practical case studies, including a detailed examination of the Space Shuttle's design and operations.

This course immerses learners in an artificial intelligence programming contest where teams create virtual robots to compete in Battlecode, a real-time strategy game. Participants will enhance their programming skills through hands-on experience and optional lectures on relevant topics.

This course serves as the first semester of a four-part introduction to modern standard Chinese, or Mandarin. Learners will focus on mastering pronunciation, basic reading and writing skills, and engaging in simple conversations on everyday topics, all while exploring the cultural context of the language.

This course explores the application of autonomy in real-world systems through the programming of cognitive robots. Learners will study advanced reasoning techniques and algorithms that enable robots to monitor themselves, schedule tasks, and collaborate with other agents.

This course delves into the innovative realm of augmented reality audio design, focusing on the creation and evaluation of prototypes. Learners will investigate design possibilities while understanding the interplay between games and music, and the iterative nature of design processes.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to systems engineering, focusing on both classical and modern approaches. Learners will explore key concepts such as stakeholder analysis, requirements definition, system architecture, and design optimization, applying these principles to real-world projects.

This course presents an innovative approach to teaching linear algebra, focusing on key concepts and their interconnections. Learners will explore foundational topics and gain insights into the structure and applications of linear algebra through engaging video content.

This course focuses on developing literacy skills in Chinese for learners with basic conversational abilities. Students will engage in reading and writing in both full and simplified characters, enhancing their everyday language usage.

This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The emphasis is on basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis.

This course examines the chemical and physical properties of the cell and its building blocks, with a focus on protein structures and catalysis principles. Learners will explore metabolic pathways, including glycolysis and the Krebs cycle, to understand the chemistry behind biological processes.

This course surveys the history of China from the first dynasty to the year 1800. It traces the rise of the world's first centralized bureaucratic state, the development of the world's oldest living written culture, and the formation of the pre-modern world's largest single commercial market.

This course delves into advanced principles of statistical mechanics, focusing on thermodynamics and modern statistical physics topics. Learners will explore concepts such as phase transitions, critical phenomena, and the hydrodynamic limit, building on foundational knowledge from the first term.

This course explores the art of improvisation in both solo and ensemble settings, examining its connections to composition and performance through various musical traditions. Students will engage in hands-on music-making while discussing the aesthetics of improvisation and learning from guest artists across diverse genres.

Master everything from implementing kinematics and dynamics theories with custom code—no open-source libraries—to multi-joint manipulator communication interfaces.

This course covers the fundamental concepts of electromagnetism and teaches how to connect theories related to Maxwell's equations with actual physical phenomena. Students will come to understand physical meanings through the mathematical analysis of electromagnetics.

This course covers fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. The class includes laboratory and computer demonstrations.