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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Physics, Materials science, Laboratory Research, Medical Equipment and Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiology, Science and Research, Research, Electronic Components

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Promote your Scientific Results

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Research, Persuasive Communication, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      203 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Cryptography and Information Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Computer Security, Theoretical Computer Science, Information Architecture

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      529 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Water Cooperation and Diplomacy

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Diplomacy, Water Resource Management, International Relations, Mediation, Conflict Management, Negotiation, Governance, Environmental Laws, Data Collection

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Wind resources for renewable energies

      Skills you'll gain: Hydraulics, Real Time Data, Physical Science, Estimation, Spatial Data Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      130 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Innovation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python for Data Visualization:Matplotlib & Seaborn(Enhanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.5
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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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Promote your Scientific Results: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
    • Cryptography and Information Theory: University of Colorado System
    • Water Cooperation and Diplomacy: University of Geneva
    • Wind resources for renewable energies: École Polytechnique
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University

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