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    Duke University

    Climate Science for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Development, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Mental Health, Trend Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Lund University

    Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Design, Governance, Water Sustainability, Systems Thinking, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Mitigation, Case Studies, Water Resources, Business Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Finance

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    464 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Xi'an Jiaotong University

    有机化学

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials science, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Structural Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    신재생 에너지 기술 기초

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Basic Electrical Systems, Electric Power Systems, Engineering, Electrical Systems, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Physics, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    3D Data Visualization for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Graphical Tools, Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    158 reviews

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    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electronic Components, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Chemical Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Fluoroscopy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Laboratory Research, Scientific Visualization, Specimen Labeling, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Olay

    Cosmetic Formulation Science

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Safety Standards, Analytical Chemistry, Safety Assurance, Materials science, Product Testing, Personal protective equipment, Record Keeping, Product Development, Systems Of Measurement, Innovation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

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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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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research, Discussion Facilitation, Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Psychology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sociology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

  • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
  • Urban Nature: Connecting Cities, Sustainability and Innovation: Lund University
  • 有机化学: Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • 신재생 에너지 기술 기초: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • 3D Data Visualization for Science Communication: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
  • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
  • Cosmetic Formulation Science: Olay

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