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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Quantitative Research, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Carnegie Mellon University

      Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

      3.9
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : applications

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 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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      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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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      202 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Energy Harvesting

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades Anáhuac

      Ingeniería de la energía

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Oil and Gas, Hydraulics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Operational Efficiency, Case Studies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Energía total: Producción, transporte y almacenamiento

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Thermal Management, Transportation Operations, Climate Change Mitigation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Engineering, Electric Power Systems, Production Process, Materials science, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 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 thermodynamics courses

    • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
    • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing: Coursera Project Network
    • Mechanics of Materials II: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels and Torsion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Flight mechanics - Propulsive balance and energy: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
    • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Ingeniería de la energía : Universidades Anáhuac

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