Rice University Courses

AP® Biology - Part 1: The Cell

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The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on the cell, its structure, and functions.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

DNA: Biology’s Genetic Code

7 ratings at edX

DNA carries the defining data for life in a simple genetic code that comes with its own “back-up” system. Explore DNA structure with us!

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Project Management: Initiating and Planning

3350 ratings at Coursera

Learn to initiate and plan engineering projects, manage stakeholders, develop charters, and build business cases. Gain practical skills through case studies and create key project management documents.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mechanics, Part 1

Learn the physics of how things move with this calculus-based course in mechanics.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Basic Data Descriptors, Statistical Distributions, and Application to Business Decisions

2561 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential business statistics, including data descriptors, probability, and statistical distributions. Apply concepts using Excel for informed decision-making in various business scenarios.

• Coursera
• 20 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Global Financial Markets and Instruments

2131 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive exploration of financial markets, instruments, and trading mechanics. Covers fixed income, equity, derivatives, and market operations, equipping learners with essential knowledge for informed investing.

• Coursera
• 19 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Biology - Part 2: Genetics

The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on genetics and DNA.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Physics 1 - Part 1: Linear Motion

Explore AP Physics 1 topics and boost your thinking and writing skills - free textbook supplied. Upgrade to a Verified Certificate to get AP Exam Prep +5. This Part 1 rerun is based on learner demand!

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Physics 2 - Part 2: Electricity and Magnetism

The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam, focusing on electricity and magnetism.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Electricity & Magnetism, Part 2

PHYS 102.2x serves as an introduction to the magnetic field, how it is created by currents and magnetic materials, induction and inductors, and AC circuits.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 8-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Linear Regression for Business Statistics

1355 ratings at Coursera

Learn to apply linear regression for business forecasting and prediction using Excel, covering model building, hypothesis testing, dummy variables, and advanced techniques.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Business Applications of Hypothesis Testing and Confidence Interval Estimation

1312 ratings at Coursera

Learn to apply confidence intervals and hypothesis testing in business decision-making. Master statistical tools to measure uncertainty, analyze data, and make informed choices in various business scenarios.

• Coursera
• 1 day 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Physics 2 - Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics

The third course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Physics 2 exam, focusing on optics and modern physics.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Engineering Project Management: Risk, Quality, Teams, and Procurement

1180 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive project management skills covering risk analysis, quality control, team management, and procurement strategies for successful project outcomes.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Environmental Science - Part 1: The Living World

The first course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Environmental Science exam, focusing on the living world and evolution.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)