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• 18.102 Introduction to Functional Analysis
• 24.729 Topics in Philosophy of Language: Modeling Representation
• 24.910 Topics in Linguistic Theory: Propositional Attitudes

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• 1.040 Project Management
• 6.453 Quantum Optical Communication
• 11.481J Analyzing and Accounting for Regional Economic Growth
• 15.281 Advanced Managerial Communication
• 18.312 Algebraic Combinatorics
• 21L.471 Major English Novels
• 24.120 Moral Psychology
• 24.973 Advanced Semantics
• MAS.961 Special Topics: Designing Sociable Media
• SP.287 Kitchen Chemistry

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Highlights for High School

Curious about black holes and distant galaxies? We encourage you to check out this incredibly rich course from the Chandra Astrophysics Institute (CAI). The CAI is an opportunity for students in grades 9 -11 to come to MIT to train for and undertake astronomy projects.

This course is organized around six different investigation topics and features extensive notes, dozens of hours of video, and an image gallery.

Special note to teachers: The investigation notes were created with you in mind! They contain details about how to set up each activity, assessment ideas, and special tips and tricks.

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Current Events in Context: Water Resources

South Pacific Ocean waves crashing onto Easter Island, Chile.

Water is a precious natural resource and in many nations a rapidly diminishing one. The following courses delve into water resource problems, quality control, and engineering solutions.

Civil and Environmental Engineering

• 1.731 Water Resource Systems
• 1.76 Aquatic Chemistry
• 1.72 Groundwater Hydrology
• 1.77 Water Quality Control
• 1.85 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering
• 1.061 Transport Processes in the Environment

Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

• 12.090 Special Topics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences: The Environment of the Earth's Surface (See the Lecture notes)

Mechanical Engineering

• 2.016 Hydrodynamics

Political Science

• 17.32 Environmental Politics and Policy (See Lecture #7)

Urban Studies and Planning

• 11.479J Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Developing Countries

OCW Staff Picks

OCW staffers love our courses! This month, Department Liaison Fred Jao talks about 6.055J The Art of Approximation in Science and Engineering.

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