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Physics courses can help you learn classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics. You can build skills in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and mathematical modeling. Many courses introduce tools like simulation software and data analysis programs, which are used to visualize complex systems and test theoretical concepts. By engaging with experiments and real-world applications, you can see how physics principles apply to technology, engineering, and even everyday phenomena.


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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry

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    Rice University

    Physics of Oscillators and Waves

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Calculus, Trigonometry, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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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

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    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Electronic Components, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Calculus, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Trigonometry, Derivatives

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Devices

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Systems, Electronic Components, Materials science, Electronic Hardware, Electronics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Systems, Electronics, Electronic Components, electromagnetics, Problem Solving, Mechanics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Process Analysis, Environmental Issue

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    University of Manchester

    Introduction to Physical Chemistry

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Laboratory Experience, Experimentation, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity I: Theoretical Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, electromagnetics, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Data Analysis Software

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

  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Physics of Oscillators and Waves: Rice University
  • Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Quantum Mechanics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University
  • Semiconductor Devices: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
  • Introduction to Physical Chemistry: University of Manchester

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