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      Yonsei University

      IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Computing Architecture, Wireless Networks, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Network Architecture, Telecommunications, Amazon Web Services, General Networking, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Software As A Service, Network Protocols, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Real Time Data

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

      Skills you'll gain: Creative Thinking, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Innovation

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Rigid Body Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Torque (Physics), Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Matter

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Research, Experimentation, World History

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Network Dynamics of Social Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Social Sciences, Sociology, Agentic systems, Systems Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Simulations, Culture, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      395 reviews

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      University of California, Davis

      Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Structural Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Arizona State University

      Learning How To Learn for Youth

      Skills you'll gain: Learning Strategies, Productivity, Human Learning, Willingness To Learn, Mental Concentration, Creativity, Time Management, Stress Management, Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Persistence

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Chemistry, General Mathematics, Art History, Building Design, Architectural Design, Chemical Engineering, Physical Science, Pharmaceuticals, Applied Mathematics, Biology

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

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      Dartmouth College

      Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Laboratory Research, Research, Mechanics, Anthropology, Human Factors, Spatial Data Analysis, Torque (Physics), Life Sciences, Motion Graphics, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Timelines, 3D Modeling, Infographics

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      École Polytechnique

      Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular how things work courses

    • IoT (Internet of Things) Wireless & Cloud Computing Emerging Technologies: Yonsei University
    • Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Rigid Body Dynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
    • Network Dynamics of Social Behavior: University of Pennsylvania
    • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
    • Learning How To Learn for Youth: Arizona State University
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder

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