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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

      4.9
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      Intermediate · 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, Civil Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, 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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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Pollution Prevention, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Health And Safety Standards, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universiteit Leiden

      A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Environment, Sustainability Reporting, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Supply And Demand, Material Handling, Product Design, Consumer Behaviour, Forecasting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Institut Mines-Télécom

      Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Manufacturing Operations, 3D Modeling, Safety Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Production Process, Mechanical Design, Computer-Aided Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Environment Health And Safety, Environmental Issue, Product Development, Process Development, Quality Assurance, Prototyping

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields

      Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Basic Electrical Systems, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Universal Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Probability, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Research, Experimentation, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH)

      Skills you'll gain: Civil Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction, Failure Analysis, Engineering Software, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing

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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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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      التقانة والمستشعرات النانوية - الجزء الاول

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Chemistry, Electronic Components, Environmental Monitoring, Manufacturing Processes, Medical Imaging

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Engineering, Health Assessment, Community Health, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
    • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism: Universiteit Leiden
    • Fabrication additive : l'impression 3D dans l'industrie: Institut Mines-Télécom
    • Electrodynamics: Analysis of Electric Fields: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Universal Theories: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
    • Pavement Materials and Design (IRC and MoRTH): L&T EduTech
    • Mechanics of Materials III: Beam Bending: Georgia Institute of Technology

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