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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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    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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    89 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Environmental Science, Environment, Environmental Issue, Materials science

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

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    École Polytechnique

    Physics of silicon solar cells

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Electrical Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Electronic Components, Manufacturing Processes

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Problem Solving, Mechanics, Calculus

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    31 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Problem Solving

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Materials science, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Laboratory Testing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    941 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    La Química de las Reacciones

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, General Science and Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Techniques

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Physics of silicon solar cells: École Polytechnique
  • 大学化学: Peking University
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics: Rice University
  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • La Química de las Reacciones: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

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