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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


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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

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

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    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
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    Sungkyunkwan University

    Energy Harvesting

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Power, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

    4.4
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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Color Theory, Scientific Methods, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physiology, Thermal Management, Psychology

    4.6
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling

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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Quantum Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Chemistry, Physics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

    4.5
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    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis

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    École Polytechnique

    Density Functional Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Calculus

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

  • Thermodynamique : applications: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University
  • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder

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