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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ingeniería de la energía

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Hydraulics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Materials science, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      540 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Thermal Management, Structural Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Failure Analysis, Process Control, Engineering Calculations

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Iniciándome en la Química

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      557 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      La Química de las Reacciones

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Techniques

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Density Functional Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      242 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Quantitative Research, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Exploring Quantum Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Statistical Methods, Probability, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions: Duke University
    • Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications: Arizona State University
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Iniciándome en la Química: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
    • La Química de las Reacciones: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
    • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam

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