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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.

Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Microarchitecture, Computational Logic, System Programming, Computer Programming, System Design and Implementation, Technical Design, Memory Management, Program Development, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.9 (3.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Software Development Lifecycle

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Agile Software Development, Software Design Patterns, Design Thinking, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design, Agile Methodology, Agile Project Management, Engineering Software, Process Mapping, Software Engineering, Kanban Principles, Kaizen Methodology, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Quality Assurance, Agile Product Development, Application Security, Security Architecture Review, Scrum (Software Development), Software Architecture

    ★ 4.7 (9.8K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • D

    Duke University

    Introductory Human Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Nephrology, Hemodynamics, Biology, Vital Signs, Electrophysiology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Blood Pressure, Cell Biology, Neurology

    ★ 4.8 (5.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Application Design, User Interface (UI), Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Leaflet (Software), Big Data, Data Processing, Data Structures, Software Design Patterns, Functional Design, Object Oriented Design, Data Manipulation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Computer Programming, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (11K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • V

    Vanderbilt University

    Java for Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Studio, Android Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android (Operating System), Java Programming, Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    ★ 4.5 (3.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Histogram, Scatter Plots, Data Visualization Software, Data Presentation, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.7 (10K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • A

    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Integral Calculus, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physical Science, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Estimation, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

    ★ 4.5 (116) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Statistics For Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Correlation Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Data Science, Probability Distribution, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference

    ★ 4 (42) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Graphic Design

    Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Design, Visual Design, Digital Design, Layout Design, Graphical Tools, Graphics Software, Creative Design, Typography, Design Software, Design Reviews, Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop, Design Elements And Principles, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Color Theory, Editing

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Software Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Software Architecture, Full-Stack Web Development, Software Design, Web Development, Software Development Methodologies, Software Design Patterns, Development Environment, Unified Modeling Language, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Application Deployment, Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Web Language, Back-End Web Development, Software Documentation, Python Programming

    ★ 4.7 (4.7K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming, Code Reusability, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

    ★ 4.7 (3.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Build a Modern Computer from First Principles: From Nand to Tetris (Project-Centered Course): Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Software Development Lifecycle: University of Minnesota
  • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
  • Functional Programming in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Java for Android: Vanderbilt University
  • Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel: Rice University
  • Phase Diagrams I & II: Arizona State University
  • Dense Gases, Liquids and Solids: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistics For Data Science: Coursera
  • Graphic Design: University of Colorado Boulder

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