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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Materials science, Nutrition and Diet, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Procedures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Calculus

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      264 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Design, Model Based Systems Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Control Systems, Network Model, Embedded Systems, Systems Analysis, Technical Design, Computational Logic, Digital Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Manufacturing Processes, Biochemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Quantum Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      726 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Materials science, Physics, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Building Design, Hazard Analysis, Environment Health And Safety, Architectural Engineering, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Materials science, Risk Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      电磁学下——恒磁场与时变电磁场

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      141 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

    • La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cyber-Physical Systems: Modeling and Simulation: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
    • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
    • Electrodynamics: An Introduction: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University

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