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Thermodynamics Courses

Thermodynamics courses can help you learn the laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion processes. You can build skills in analyzing thermodynamic cycles, calculating efficiency, and applying concepts to real-world systems like engines and refrigerators. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB for simulations, as well as software for modeling thermodynamic processes, enabling you to visualize and solve complex problems in engineering and physical sciences.

Popular Thermodynamics Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Explorando la Energía Sustentable

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Technologies, Sustainable Development, Systems Of Measurement, Sustainable Engineering, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Physics, Electrical Power, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Policy, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (730) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (837) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Plot (Graphics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Materials science, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Derivatives, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics

    ★ 4.8 (254) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

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

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering, Physics, Structural Analysis, Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Derivatives

    ★ 4.9 (747) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Physical Science, Experimentation, Liberal Arts, Ancient History, Vibrations, Mechanics, World History, European History

    ★ 4.9 (25) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • N

    National Taiwan University

    材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Analysis, Structural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Building Design, Construction, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis

    ★ 4.9 (32) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science

    ★ 4.9 (139) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Finite Element Analysis Convergence and Mesh Independence

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Engineering, Verification And Validation

    ★ 4.6 (254) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Microarchitecture, Laboratory Experience, Thermal Management, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Innovation, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Explorando la Energía Sustentable: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • Engineering Systems in Motion: Dynamics of Particles and Bodies in 2D Motion: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Question Reality: Cosmos: Dartmouth College
  • 材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1)): National Taiwan University
  • 大学化学: Peking University

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