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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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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Fundamentals of Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Structural Analysis, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Manufacturing Processes, Physical Science, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics of Light and Materials

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, electromagnetics, Materials science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?

    Skills you'll gain: Waste Minimization, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Environment, Drug Interaction, Environment and Resource Management, Materials science, Hand Hygiene

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum

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

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Más que química

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Applied Mathematics, Materials science, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    76 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Parsons School of Design, The New School

    Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Sustainable Architecture, Pollution Prevention, Health And Safety Standards, Hazard Analysis, Occupational Hygiene, Environment Health And Safety, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Technologies, Environmental Science, Materials science, Health Disparities, Environmental Issue, Risk Analysis, Endocrinology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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, Scientific Visualization, Problem Solving, Calculus, Integral Calculus

    4.8
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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Informatics, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Integration, Data Infrastructure, Data Sharing, Manufacturing Processes, Process Engineering, Structural Analysis, Collaborative Software, Statistics

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Energy and Utilities, Physics, Physical Science, Mechanics, European History, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Liberal Arts, General Science and Research, Experimentation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Pigmentos y fotones

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Aesthetics, Design, Materials science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, Science and Research, Image Analysis, Curiosity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Mechanics

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Thermodynamique : applications

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Energy and Utilities, Process Engineering, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Process Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of Materials Science: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Physics of Light and Materials: Rice University
  • ¡¿Cómo?! ¿Química en mi casa?: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Physics 101 - Energy and Momentum: Rice University
  • Más que química: Universidad Nacional de Colombia
  • Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building: Parsons School of Design, The New School
  • Physics 102 - Electric Potential and DC Circuits: Rice University
  • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I: Universidad de los Andes
  • Pigmentos y fotones: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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