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Physical Chemistry Courses

Physical chemistry courses can help you learn thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics, along with their applications in chemical reactions and material properties. You can build skills in analyzing molecular structures, understanding reaction mechanisms, and applying statistical mechanics to real-world problems. Many courses introduce tools like spectroscopy, chromatography, and computational chemistry software, that support conducting experiments and interpreting data in both academic and industrial settings.

Popular Physical Chemistry Courses and Certifications


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    University of Minnesota

    Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus

    4.9
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    University of Manchester

    Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Oil and Gas, Environmental Engineering, Process Engineering, Engineering Practices, Materials science, Petroleum Industry, Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Failure Analysis, Industrial Design, Engineering Calculations, Chemistry, Environmental Issue

    4.6
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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

    Build toward a degree

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Quantum computing, Physics, Chemistry, Experimentation, Informatics, Linear Algebra, Physical Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Lithium Based Batteries

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Electronic Components, Chemistry, Electrical Safety, Energy and Utilities, Reliability, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Emerging Technologies

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Arizona State University

    Hardening, Polymers, Properties

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

    4.4
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    Caltech

    The Science of the Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry

    4.8
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    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
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Exploring Quantum Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Torque (Physics), Quantitative Research, Science and Research, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Vibrations, Semiconductors, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Modeling

    4.2
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice)

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Procedures, User Feedback, Experimentation, Chemistry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Physics of Geometrical and Physical Optics

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Physical Science, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

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    University of Geneva

    Physique des particules - une introduction

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, electromagnetics, Physical Science, Laboratory Equipment, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling

    4.3
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular physical chemistry courses

  • Statistical Molecular Thermodynamics: University of Minnesota
  • Protecting the World: Introducing Corrosion Science and Engineering: University of Manchester
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Lithium Based Batteries: Arizona State University
  • Hardening, Polymers, Properties: Arizona State University
  • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
  • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
  • Exploring Quantum Physics: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Teaching in University Science Laboratories (Developing Best Practice): University of Amsterdam

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