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    Study oceanography for understanding marine environments. Learn about ocean currents, marine life, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Estimation, Taxonomy, Experimentation, Data Collection, Research Methodologies

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

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      École Polytechnique

      Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Experimentation, Laboratory Equipment, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Radiology, Pharmaceuticals, Science and Research, Research, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Radiography, Scientific Methods, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Les deux infinis et nous

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Radiology, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies, Laboratory Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Research, Biology, Energy and Utilities, Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Innovation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Cambio climático en empresas de agua y saneamiento

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Issue, Vulnerability Assessments, Technology Roadmaps

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Photography, Simulations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Music, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Experimentation, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Physics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Light and Materials

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

      4.9
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Intro to the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Social Studies, Water Resources, World History, Research, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Python for Data Visualization:Matplotlib & Seaborn(Enhanced)

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Scatter Plots, Histogram, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Analysis, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

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

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
    • Les deux infinis et nous: École Polytechnique
    • Cambio climático en empresas de agua y saneamiento: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
    • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
    • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
    • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder

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