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Physics Courses

Physics courses explore fundamental concepts such as motion, energy, forces, and the laws governing the universe. You will learn about topics like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics, often using mathematical models to deepen your understanding. These courses may also introduce you to tools for simulations and experiments that illustrate physical principles.

Popular Physics Courses and Certifications


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    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality! Science, philosophy, a search for meaning

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Scientific Methods, Logical Reasoning, Physics, Artificial Intelligence, Experimentation, Simulations, Ancient History, Mechanics, General Mathematics

    4.7 stars, 43 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.6 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (49) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Rotational Motion and Gravitation

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 104 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (104) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Chemistry

    4.8 stars, 3.5K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.5K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Physics Fundamentals: Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Differential Equations, Derivatives

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 12 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Michigan

    The Finite Element Method for Problems in Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, C++ (Programming Language)

    4.6 stars, 564 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (564) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Vibrations, Differential Equations, Calculus, Problem Solving

    4.8 stars, 20 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (20) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, Physics, electromagnetics, Problem Solving, Calculus

    4.8 stars, 35 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (35) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Physics Fundamentals: Oscillations and Waves

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universitat Politècnica de València

    Physics Fundamentals: Electromagnetics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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How to choose the right Physics course

Start with what you want to study in physics. If you're interested in classical mechanics, choose courses covering Newton's laws, energy conservation, and motion dynamics. If you want to explore quantum physics, look for courses focusing on wave-particle duality, quantum entanglement, and the uncertainty principle.

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