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      University of Michigan

      The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

      4.6
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      557 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Geometry, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Algebra

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      182 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Graphing, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mechanics, Arithmetic, Scientific Methods, Applied Mathematics, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering, Physics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      745 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      Flight mechanics - The basis

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      471 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      267 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Applications in Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Studies, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Culture, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Differential Equations Part I Basic Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Calculus, Vibrations, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular classical mechanics courses

    • The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics: University of Michigan
    • Física: Vectores, Trabajo y Energía: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
    • Física: Dimensión y Movimiento: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Flight mechanics - The basis: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Applications in Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology

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