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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Research

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Environment and Resource Management, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

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

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Network Security, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Planning with Climate Change in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Risk Management, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Estimation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots

      Skills you'll gain: Seaborn, Data Storytelling, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Matplotlib, Box Plots, Scatter Plots, Statistical Analysis, Heat Maps, Histogram, Python Programming

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Simulation and modeling of natural processes

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

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      École Polytechnique

      Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Research, Radiology, Pharmaceuticals, Science and Research, Research, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Experimentation

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Seaweeds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Manufacturing and Production, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Verification And Validation, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Hydro, Wind & Solar power: Resources, Variability & Forecast

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Electric Power Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Water Resources, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Environment, Estimation, Hydraulics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Environmental Science

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

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
    • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Seaborn: Visualizing Basics to Advanced Statistical Plots: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
    • Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego

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