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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

      Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning, Geospatial Information and Technology, Computer Vision, Spatial Analysis, Machine Learning, Dimensionality Reduction, Linear Algebra, Deep Learning, Data Validation, Supervised Learning, Probability & Statistics, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Hydrology, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, Water Resources, Chemistry, Water Quality, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Spatial Data Analysis, Climate Change Adaptation, Remote Access Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Fundamentals of GIS

      Skills you'll gain: ArcGIS, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Sharing, Geospatial Mapping, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Mapping, Data Quality, Data Visualization, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Promote your Scientific Results

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Concision, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Media and Communications, Interviewing Skills, Public Relations, Communication, Persuasive Communication, Research, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, General Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Solutions

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Community Organizing, Environment, Social Justice, Sustainable Business, Environmental Science, Advocacy, Education and Training

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      신재생 에너지 기술 기초

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Image Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      622 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Technological Application

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular earth sciences courses

    • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Remote Sensing Image Acquisition, Analysis and Applications: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
    • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Fundamentals of GIS: University of California, Davis
    • Promote your Scientific Results: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Climate Solutions: The University of Edinburgh
    • 신재생 에너지 기술 기초: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Spatial Analysis and Satellite Imagery in a GIS: University of Toronto
    • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College

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