The University of California, Berkeley is the preeminent public research and teaching institution in the nation. From classic literature to emerging technologies, the curricula of our 130 academic departments span the wide world of thought and knowledge. Supported by the people of California, the university has embraced public service as an essential part of its mission since 1868. The content on this page—drawn from campus seminars, courses and events—is just one part of UC Berkeley's commitment to the broadest possible dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of our state, the nation and the world. University of California Berkeley Sections: Courses - Arts & Humanities - Global & Public Affairs - Science & Technology more videos » Courses Physics 10 Physics for Future Presidents Integrative Biology 131 General Human Anatomy Information Systems 141 Search Engines: Technology, Society and Business Bioengineering / Mechanical Engineering C117 Structural Aspects of Biomaterials Chemistry 3B Chemical Structure and Reactivity Electrical Engineering 213 / Applied Science & Technology 210 Soft X-rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation See more Course Videos from UC Berkeley » more videos » UC Berkeley Arts & Humanities Lunch Poems Noontime poetry reading series under the direction of Robert Hass. Bancroft Library Centennial Symposium Celebrating 1906-2006. See more Arts & Humanities videos from UC Berkeley » more videos » UC Berkeley Global & Public Affairs Graduate School of Journalism Presents Distinguished guests discuss their role in global affairs and the media. Goldman School of Public Policy Presents Prominent speakers discuss vital policy issues. Institute of Governmental Studies Presents Timely events about politics and government. China-U.S. Climate Change Forum Explores issues related to today's media. The "Rosenfeld Effect" Energy Symposium Turning good science into good policy. Berkeley-China Initiative Enriching public life by strengthening research and teaching about China. See more Global & Public Affairs videos from UC Berkeley » more videos » UC Berkeley Science & Technology College of Engineering Presents Meeting today's challenges with creativity and innovation. Synthetic Biology 2.0 Second International Conference on synthetic biology. See more Science & Technology videos from UC Berkeley »