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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Network Routing, Algorithms, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Theoretical Computer Science, Program Development

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      Northwestern University

      Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Digital Communications, Computer Vision, Data Processing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Imaging, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Motion Graphics, Matlab, Color Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Sampling (Statistics)

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      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

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      IBM

      Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

      Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Reinforcement Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Tensorflow, Generative AI, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Natural Language Processing, Performance Tuning

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      DeepLearning.AI

      AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座)

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Digital Transformation, Deep Learning, Team Building, Technical Management, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Ethics, Data Science

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      University of Pennsylvania

      A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data

      Skills you'll gain: R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Software, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Regression Analysis, Research Design, Graph Theory

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Student-Centred Learning, Health Disparities, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Psychology, Stress Management, Economics, Biology, Neurology

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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      University of London

      Responsive Web Design

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Design, Human Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Usability, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Wireframing, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Structures, JavaScript Frameworks, Javascript

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      IBM

      Python Project for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Manipulation, SQL, Integrated Development Environments, Data Processing, Databases, Application Programming Interface (API), Code Review, Restful API, Python Programming, Unit Testing, Style Guides

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      University of Michigan

      The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Open Source Technology

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      Sciences Po

      International migrations: a global issue

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Fundamentals of Digital Image and Video Processing: Northwestern University
    • Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles: University of Alberta
    • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
    • AI For Everyone (すべての人のためのAIリテラシー講座): DeepLearning.AI
    • A Crash Course in Causality: Inferring Causal Effects from Observational Data: University of Pennsylvania
    • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Responsive Web Design: University of London
    • Python Project for Data Engineering: IBM

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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