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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Semiconductors, Chemistry, Mechanics, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Computational Thinking, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, 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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : fondements

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · 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 Manchester

      Introduction to Physical Chemistry

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      743 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      187 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera Project Network
    • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech
    • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
    • Non-Equilibrium Applications of Statistical Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Physical Chemistry: University of Manchester

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