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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      155 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo

      Skills you'll gain: Global Positioning Systems, Water Resources, Physical Science, Chemistry, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Geospatial Information and Technology, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, 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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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environment, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Sustainability Standards, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Environment, Water Resources, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Engineering, Water Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Materials science, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Radiation Therapy, Research, Chemistry, Radiology, Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biomedical Technology, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation, Simulations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Water Quality, Biotechnology, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      531 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Ecosystems of California

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Laboratory Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Oceanografía: una clave para entender mejor nuestro mundo: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée: Siemens
    • Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique

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