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The Atmosphere, the Ocean, and Environmental Change
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This course explores the physical processes that control Earth's atmosphere, ocean, and climate. Quantitative methods for constructing mass and energy budgets. Topics include clouds, rain, severe storms, regional climate, the ozone layer, air pollution, ocean currents and productivity, the seasons, El Ni–o, the history of Earth's climate, global warming, energy, and water resources.

Subject:
Atmospheric Science
Earth and Space Science
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Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
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Open Yale Courses
Author:
Ronald B. Smith
Date Added:
11/09/2017
Freshman Organic Chemistry I
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This is the first semester in a two-semester introductory course focused on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry, their historical development, and their basis in experimental observation. The course is open to freshmen with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics, and it aims to develop both taste for original science and intellectual skills necessary for creative research.

Subject:
Chemistry
Physical Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
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Open Yale Courses
Date Added:
11/09/2017
Freshman Organic Chemistry II
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This is a continuation of Freshman Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 125a), the introductory course on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry for students with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics. This semester treats simple and complex reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, organic synthesis, and some molecules of nature.

Subject:
Chemistry
Physical Science
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Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
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Open Yale Courses
Author:
J. Michael McBride
Date Added:
11/09/2017
Frontiers and Controversies in Astrophysics
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This course focuses on three particularly interesting areas of astronomy that are advancing very rapidly: Extra-Solar Planets, Black Holes, and Dark Energy. Particular attention is paid to current projects that promise to improve our understanding significantly over the next few years. The course explores not just what is known, but what is currently not known, and how astronomers are going about trying to find out.

Subject:
Astronomy
Earth and Space Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
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Open Yale Courses
Author:
Charles Bailyn
Date Added:
11/09/2017
Fundamentals of Physics, I
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This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and quantitative reasoning. This course covers Newtonian mechanics, special relativity, gravitation, thermodynamics, and waves.

Subject:
Physical Science
Physics
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
Provider Set:
Open Yale Courses
Author:
Ramamurti Shankar
Date Added:
11/09/2017
Fundamentals of Physics, II
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This is a continuation of Fundamentals of Physics, I (PHYS 200), the introductory course on the principles and methods of physics for students who have good preparation in physics and mathematics. This course covers electricity, magnetism, optics and quantum mechanics.

Subject:
Physical Science
Physics
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Full Course
Provider:
Yale University
Provider Set:
Open Yale Courses
Author:
Ramamurti Shankar
Date Added:
11/09/2017