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Study thermodynamics for understanding energy systems. Learn about laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion.

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Statistical Methods, Probability, Engineering Calculations, 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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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Semiconductors, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Electronics Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    956 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Statistical Methods, Engineering, Physics, Probability Distribution, Physical Science, Chemistry, Calculus

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Carnegie Mellon University

    Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    50 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Engineering, Prototyping, Computer-Aided Design, Cloud Computing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    366 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : fondements

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Materials science, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Chemistry, Calculus, Experimentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Engineering Design Process, Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Hydraulics, Cloud-Based Integration, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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

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    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Physical Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    745 reviews

    Mixed · 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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    453 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Fundamentals of Macroscopic and Microscopic Thermodynamics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
  • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Computational Fluid Mechanics - Airflow Around a Spoiler: Coursera Project Network
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • CFD Simulation Through a Centrifugal Pump: Coursera Project Network
  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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