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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Simulations, Physical Science

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

      Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications

      Skills you'll gain: Petroleum Industry, Sustainable Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environment Health And Safety, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Safety Assurance, Transportation Operations, Sustainable Design, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Construction, Chemical Engineering, Technical Standard, Chemistry, Production Process, Performance Testing, Manufacturing Processes

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      836 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Mountains 101

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Ancient History, Human Development, Physiology, World History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Prototyping, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Laboratory Techniques, Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Micrometer, Image Analysis, Chemical Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Chemistry, Water Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

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

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Logical Reasoning, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Experimentation, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, World History, Qualitative Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Particle Physics: an Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Radiation Protection, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research, Mathematical Modeling

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      954 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Mastering bitumen for better roads and innovative applications: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Mountains 101: University of Alberta
    • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
    • Nanotechnology: A Maker’s Course: Duke University
    • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan

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