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    University of Geneva

    Particle Physics: an Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, Radiation Protection, Science and Research, Experimentation, Research, Mathematical Modeling

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    走进天文学

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Laboratory Equipment, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

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    435 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    243 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Research, Physics, Research Methodologies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    956 reviews

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Space Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Commercialization, Transportation Operations, Resource Utilization, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Strategic Planning, Medical Equipment and Technology, Strategic Partnership, Physical Science, Market Opportunities, Science and Research, Laboratory Research, Environmental Science, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments

    4.7
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    204 reviews

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    Nanjing University

    天文探秘

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), General Science and Research, Simulations, Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Particle Physics: an Introduction: University of Geneva
  • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • General Relativity II: Applications: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Space Exploration: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science: The University of Edinburgh

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