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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

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Introduction to the Arctic: Climate

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Hydrology, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Environmental Science

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Intro to the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, World History, Research

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Spatial Analysis, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Hydrology, Economics, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Case Studies

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Space is Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, World History, Innovation, Science and Research, Writing

      4.6
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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
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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulations

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Semiconductors, Physics, Electronics, Radiation Therapy, Science and Research, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Research, Innovation

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      École Polytechnique

      Vers l'infiniment grand

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Visualization, Simulations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mathematical Modeling, NumPy, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Environmental Science, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mechanics

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 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 oceanography courses

    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Introduction to the Arctic: Climate: University of Alberta
    • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
    • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
    • Vers l'infiniment grand - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique

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