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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Neurology, Mechanics, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Problem Solving, Mechanics, Calculus

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Algorithms, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Simulations, Engineering, Python Programming, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Estimation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Scientific Methods

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

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Graphing, Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Mixed · 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

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

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      University of Michigan

      The Basics of Rocket Science

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Applied Mathematics

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Robotics with Webots

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Data Mapping, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Graph Theory, Planning, Algorithms, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanics, Real-Time Operating Systems, Control Systems, Systems Of Measurement, Computer Programming, Simulations, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Engineering, Global Positioning Systems, Linear Algebra, Design

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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Engineering Calculations, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Manufacturing and Production, World History, Chemical Engineering, International Relations, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Power, Political Sciences, Emerging Technologies, Timelines

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Spacecraft Dynamics and Control

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Control Systems, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Angular, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Linear Algebra, Calculus

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      Advanced · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 4 - Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, Geometry, Probability, Advanced Mathematics, Torque (Physics), Statistics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Anatomy, Physiology, and Kinesiology for Fitness Professions: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Basic Robotic Behaviors and Odometry : University of Colorado Boulder
    • 普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Física: Dimensión y Movimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • L'art des structures 1 : Câbles et arcs: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • The Basics of Rocket Science: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Robotics with Webots: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Rocket Science 101: University of Michigan

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