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    Study thermodynamics for understanding energy systems. Learn about laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion.

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      Arizona State University

      Materials Science for Technological Application

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Calculations, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      363 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      Coursera Project Network

      CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      279 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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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      953 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : fondements

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing

      Skills you'll gain: HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Equipment Design, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Facility Repair And Maintenance, Mechanical Design, Energy and Utilities, Safety Standards, Engineering Calculations, Technical Standard

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Thermodynamique : applications

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, 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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      188 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Materials Science for Technological Application: Arizona State University
    • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
    • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera Project Network
    • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
    • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
    • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
    • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Air Conditioning Equipment Selection, Design and Sizing: L&T EduTech

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