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    Study classical mechanics for understanding motion and forces. Learn about Newtonian physics, energy, and momentum.

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Civil Engineering, Mechanics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Carnegie Mellon University

      Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Mechanics, Biochemistry, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Applied Mathematics, Probability Distribution, Environmental Science

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Cloud Computing, Operating Systems, Apache Cassandra, Systems Design, NoSQL, Database Systems, Apache Hadoop, Algorithms, Scalability, Network Protocols

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course)

      Skills you'll gain: System Software, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Computer Science, Virtual Machines, Computer Programming, Program Development, Programming Principles, System Design and Implementation, Computer Hardware, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      528 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Graph Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Bioinformatics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

      Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulations, Automation Engineering, Integration Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Verification And Validation, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Tecnológico de Monterrey

      Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics Education, Graphing, Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Predictive Modeling, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      720 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Information Systems Security, Cryptographic Protocols, Encryption, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Key Management, Computer Security, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Security Engineering, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Authentications, Security Requirements Analysis, Threat Modeling, Scalability, Data Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      869 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Astro 101: Black Holes

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Single Variable Calculus

      Skills you'll gain: Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Integral Calculus, Differential Equations, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Advanced Mathematics, Derivatives

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      430 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Trigonometry, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      77 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Particle Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      33 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular classical mechanics courses

    • Mechanics of Materials IV: Deflections, Buckling, Combined Loading & Failure Theories: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
    • Cloud Computing Concepts, Part 1: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: Nand to Tetris Part II (project-centered course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Introduction to Graph Theory: University of California San Diego
    • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Cálculo Diferencial e Integral unidos por el Teorema Fundamental del Cálculo: Tecnológico de Monterrey
    • Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
    • Single Variable Calculus: University of Pennsylvania

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