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    • R

      Rice University

      Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Geostatistics, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Hydraulics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Databases, NoSQL, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Query Languages, SQL, Relational Databases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      E

      EDHEC Business School

      Science and Engineering of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Energy and Utilities, Mitigation, Engineering, Systems Of Measurement, Environment, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Physics, Trend Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      237 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Getting Started with CyberGIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Apache Hadoop, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Mapping, Spatial Analysis, Big Data, Matplotlib, Data Processing, Computational Thinking, Distributed Computing, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Éléments de Géomatique

      Skills you'll gain: Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Global Positioning Systems, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Quantitative Research, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Policy, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Environment, Sanitation, Public Health, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Radiation Protection, Community Health, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Engineering, Semiconductors, Physics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Video Production

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      724 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Information Management, Data Processing, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Big Data, Chemical Engineering, Predictive Modeling, Statistics, Innovation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      347 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Natural Attenuation of Groundwater Contaminants: New Paradigms, Technologies, and Applications: Rice University
    • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Science and Engineering of Climate Change: EDHEC Business School
    • Getting Started with CyberGIS: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Éléments de Géomatique: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Environmental Hazards and Global Public Health: University of Michigan
    • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique

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