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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Peer Review, Browser Compatibility, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Human Computer Interaction, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

    4.9
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Principles of fMRI 1

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, Experimentation, User Feedback, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    771 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Scripting, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, Performance Tuning, Animations, User Interface (UI), Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Energy and Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environment, Oil and Gas, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Technologies, Climate Change Mitigation, Construction, Physics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    93 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Starweaver

    Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis

    Skills you'll gain: High Voltage, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Systems, Basic Electrical Systems, Control Systems, Test Equipment, Electric Power Systems, Wiring Diagram, Hardware Troubleshooting, Electrical Safety, Sustainable Technologies, Thermal Management, Emerging Technologies

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Psicología de la Percepción

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Anatomy, Human Learning, Neurology, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mental and Behavioral Health

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

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    University of Amsterdam

    Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

    Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Economic Development

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

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    330 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C# and Unity by Example — 20+ Mini Game Development Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Mobile Development, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, Game Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Scripting, Programming Principles, Development Environment, Animations

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Principles of fMRI 1: Johns Hopkins University
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Unity Game Projects — 20+ Mini Projects in Unity and C#: Packt
  • Energy and Environment: Dartmouth College
  • Electric Vehicle Operation and Diagnosis: Starweaver
  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Psicología de la Percepción: Universidad de Palermo
  • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam

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