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    Study oceanography for understanding marine environments. Learn about ocean currents, marine life, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.

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    • U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Digital Communications, Authentications, Data Integrity, Algorithms, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • N

      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Process Optimization, Program Implementation, Computational Thinking, Operational Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Decision Making, Business Analytics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      156 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Water Quality, Nutrition and Diet, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Systems Thinking, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      387 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Database Design, Spatial Data Analysis, Database Management, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Physics, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Regression Analysis, Climate Change Mitigation, Data Collection, Probability Distribution

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      531 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Seaweeds

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Biology, Cell Cultures, Environment and Resource Management, Biotechnology, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Climate Change Mitigation, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      234 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Siemens

      Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Verification And Validation, Differential Equations, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Experimentation, General Science and Research, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Radiation Therapy, Research, Radiology, Science and Research, Biomedical Technology, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Oscillators and Waves

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Cryptography: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
    • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
    • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Dynamique des fluides numérique appliquée: Siemens

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