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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.


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    Nanjing University

    Data Processing Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Capture, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

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    378 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Meta

    Django Web Framework

    Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Web Development, Web Servers, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Application Security, Database Development, Model View Controller, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    McMaster University

    DNA Decoded

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    998 reviews

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Theoretical Computer Science, Data Structures, Verification And Validation, Computer Architecture, Systems Design, Algorithms, Computer Engineering, Mathematical Software, Design Software, Computer Programming Tools, Debugging, Digital Design, Software Development Tools

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    557 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Water Resources Management and Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Governance, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Case Studies

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

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    Microsoft

    Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Anomaly Detection, Microsoft Azure, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), AI Security, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Text Mining

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    Vanderbilt University

    Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Android Development, File I/O, Android Studio, Mobile Development, Data Persistence, Java Programming, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming

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    801 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Radiology, Research Design, Image Analysis, Experimentation, Neurology, Data Preprocessing, Science and Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistics

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    850 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    SAS

    SAS Visual Business Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Network Analysis, Trend Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Forecasting, Data Quality, Text Mining, Data Visualization Software, Spatial Analysis, Dashboard, Analysis, Data Mapping, Analytics, Data Visualization, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Business Analytics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Predictive Analytics

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Systems Thinking In Public Health

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Health Systems, Health Policy, Public Health, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Simulations, Data Analysis Software

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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Prompt Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Copilot, Dashboard, Forecasting, Data Presentation, Data Storytelling, Data Processing, Data Visualization Software, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Quality, Statistical Analysis, Data Transformation, Data Analysis

    4.2
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    375 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Data Processing Using Python: Nanjing University
  • Django Web Framework : Meta
  • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
  • Medical Terminology: Rice University
  • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Water Resources Management and Policy: University of Geneva
  • Artificial Intelligence on Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
  • Android App Components - Intents, Activities, and Broadcast Receivers: Vanderbilt University
  • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • SAS Visual Business Analytics: SAS

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