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      University of California San Diego

      Internet of Things: How did we get here?

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Internet Of Things, Wireless Networks, Emerging Technologies, Communication Systems, Computer Networking, Network Protocols, Global Positioning Systems

      3.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Works, Environmental Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Technologies, Case Studies, Community Development, Governance, Data Collection

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

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Electronic Systems, Hardware Design, Electronic Components, Thermal Management, Electrical Wiring, Design Specifications, Debugging, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Calculations

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design

      Skills you'll gain: Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Hardware Design, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Electronic Hardware, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Laboratory Experience

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Jupyter, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Mechanics, Vibrations, Linear Algebra, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Disaster Preparedness

      Skills you'll gain: Triage, Mitigation, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Response, Safety and Security, Emergency Medicine, First Aid, Healthcare Ethics, Risk Analysis, Resourcefulness, Adaptability, Cultural Diversity, Water Quality

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      603 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Biology, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Waves and Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Physics, Medical Imaging, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - The basis

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Internet of Things: How did we get here?: University of California San Diego
    • Planning & Design of Sanitation Systems and Technologies: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design: University of Colorado Boulder
    • RF and millimeter-Wave Circuit Design: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Disaster Preparedness: University of Pittsburgh
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
    • 基礎光學一 (Introduction to Optics (1)): National Taiwan University

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