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    University of Michigan

    Rocket Science in Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies

    5
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2)

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Calculus, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Construction, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Safety Assurance, Mechanics, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    49 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    走进天文学

    Skills you'll gain: General Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Electrónica en cápsulas

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Design Process, Electronics Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Performance Testing, System Design and Implementation, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Engineering Calculations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    183 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Mécanique du point matériel

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Optical Efficiency and Resolution

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Image Quality, Engineering Analysis, Image Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Design Software, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations

    Build toward a degree

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Calculations, Laboratory Procedures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northwestern University

    Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Virtual Environment, Torque (Physics), Numerical Analysis, Control Systems, Spatial Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    296 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Las estaciones del año y el clima

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Environment, Climate Change Mitigation, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Simulations, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    380 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Exploratorium

    Exploring Light: Hands-on Activities and Strategies for Teachers

    Skills you'll gain: Collaboration, Educational Materials, Instructional Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Laboratory Experience, Learning Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Investigation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    114 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Acoustics (Part 2): Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
  • Electrónica en cápsulas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Mécanique du point matériel: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Optical Efficiency and Resolution: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Modern Robotics, Course 2: Robot Kinematics: Northwestern University
  • Las estaciones del año y el clima: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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