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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Northwestern University

      Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots

      Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Control Systems, Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Torque (Physics), Linear Algebra, Estimation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Motors and Motor Control Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Controls, Control Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Power Electronics, Three-Phase, Torque (Physics), Electrical Equipment, Embedded Software, Electronics, Design Specifications, System Requirements, Laboratory Experience, Electronic Components, Mechanics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Materials science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Simulation and modeling of natural processes

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

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      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives

      Skills you'll gain: Loans, FinTech, Payment Systems, Key Management, Cryptography, Digital Assets, Market Liquidity, Financial Trading, Transaction Processing

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Vector Calculus for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Engineering, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Derivatives

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanography: a key to better understand our world

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Water Quality, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Chemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, Mechanics, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation, Remote Access Systems

      4.5
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Mécanique de Newton

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Geometry, Vibrations, Derivatives

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Physics, Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Electronic Components, Mechanics, Electronic Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Problem Solving, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Building Design, Civil Engineering, Vibrations, SketchUp (3D Modeling Software), Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Prototyping, 3D Modeling

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Cryptography, Electrical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Emerging Technologies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mechanics courses

    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Modern Robotics, Course 5: Robot Manipulation and Wheeled Mobile Robots : Northwestern University
    • Motors and Motor Control Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Innovate with ANSYS Simulation Tools: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
    • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Primitives: Duke University
    • Vector Calculus for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Oceanography: a key to better understand our world: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Mécanique de Newton: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: Rice University

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