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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Analytical Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Physics, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

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      Arizona State University

      Ceramics and Composites

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Failure Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Lithium Based Batteries

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Materials science, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Performance Testing, Sustainable Technologies, Electronics, Manufacturing Processes

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      44 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Thermal Management, Materials science, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Materials in Oral Health

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Dental Instruments, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, 3D Modeling, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Arizona State University

      Phase Diagrams

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Structural Analysis, Thermal Management, Process Control

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Processing, Systems Design, Engineering Analysis, Big Data, Structural Analysis, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to 3D Printing with Metals

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Augmented Reality, 3D Modeling, Materials science, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Production Process, Process Engineering

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

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

    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Ceramics and Composites: Arizona State University
    • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
    • Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
    • Phase Diagrams: Arizona State University
    • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester

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