General Science and Research

General Science and Research is a broad field encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Coursera's General Science and Research catalogue guides you into understanding the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry. You'll learn about critical research methodologies, data analysis, ethical considerations in research, and various branches of scientific study from physics and chemistry to biology and earth science. You'll develop the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature, design your own experiments, and interpret and communicate your findings effectively. Whether you're a student, a budding scientist or simply curious about the world, this catalogue will empower you with the scientific knowledge and research capabilities to answer your burning questions.
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    Universidad de los Andes

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Electrical Systems, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    858 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Insper

    Skills you'll gain: Data Sharing, Data Management, Information Management, Data Storage, Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Collection, General Science and Research, Data Literacy, Technical Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    32 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    41 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Research, Qualitative Research, World History

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Radiation Therapy, Physical Science, Radiology, Biomedical Technology, General Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Research, Energy and Utilities, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Simulations, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Simulations, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    616 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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