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    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Techniques, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    144 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Hazard Communication (HazCom), Hazard Analysis, Occupational Health, Environment Health And Safety, Safety Training, Safety Standards, Accident Prevention, Personal protective equipment, Risk Management

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    46 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Laboratory Equipment, Environmental Issue, Engineering Calculations, Experimentation, Innovation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    138 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Hazard Analysis, Process Engineering, Safety Assurance, Safety Training, Risk Management, Process Control, Failure Analysis, Accident Prevention, Risk Analysis

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    165 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Chemistry, Calculus, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Arizona State University

    Zn and Ni Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Electrical Systems, Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Materials science, Market Trend, Manufacturing Processes

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

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    Arizona State University

    Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Failure Analysis, Semiconductors, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Semiconductors

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    普通物理學-電磁學、光學及近代物理 (General Physics (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physical Science, Mechanics, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation, Scientific Methods

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

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    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Chemical Hazards: Toxicology & Reactivity: University of California, Davis
  • 大学化学: Peking University
  • Introduction to Process Safety and Risk Analysis: University of California, Davis
  • Thermodynamique : fondements: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Zn and Ni Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Crystal Structures and Properties of Metals: Arizona State University
  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University

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