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      Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

      Iniciándome en la Química

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Materials science, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Systems Of Measurement

      4.5
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      67 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Schematic Diagrams, Mathematical Modeling

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Additive Manufacturing

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Schematic Diagrams, Engineering Design Process, Computer-Aided Design, Production Process, 3D Assets, Materials science, Design Strategies, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, 3D Modeling, Manufacturing Operations, Design, Equipment Design, Experimentation, Laboratory Experience, Manufacturing and Production, Systems Of Measurement, Process Analysis

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      122 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Semiconductors, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      952 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Mecánica de materiales

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Trigonometry

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Arizona State University

      Hardening, Polymers, Properties

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      87 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Lund University

      Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Development, Corporate Sustainability, Environment and Resource Management, Materials Management, Business Modeling, Environmental Science, Waste Minimization, Drive Engagement, Supply Chain Management, Environmental Policy, Business Analysis, Innovation, Policy Analysis, Policy Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to High-Throughput Materials Development

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Experimentation, New Product Development, Laboratory Research, Product Development, Sustainable Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Process Development, Chemistry, Prototyping, Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory Techniques

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Iniciándome en la Química: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
    • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Additive Manufacturing: Arizona State University
    • Transmission electron microscopy for materials science: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Mecánica de materiales: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University

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