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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Beer Quality: Freshness

      Skills you'll gain: Production Process, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Consumer Behaviour, Laboratory Testing, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Precision Medicine, Personal Care, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Public Health

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Nutrition and Diet, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Nutrition Education, AI Personalization, Food Safety and Sanitation, Policy Development, Clinical Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, Regulatory Compliance, Health Policy, Health Informatics, Advocacy, Health Assessment, Health Technology, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Meal Planning And Preparation, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Water Quality, Thermal Management, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Fat Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Endocrinology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Biology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Introduction to Sensory Science

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Consumer Behaviour, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Usability Testing, Science and Research, Data Collection, Nutrition and Diet, Surveys, Scientific Methods, Research, Psychology, Acceptance Testing, Analytical Testing, Biology, Product Development, Analytical Skills, Medical Science and Research, Physiology

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

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Neurology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      637 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Beer Quality: Freshness: University of California, Davis
    • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Cannabis: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Personalized Nutrition, Policy, and Food Regulations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Science of Fat Metabolism: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University

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