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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


  • P

    Peking University

    电磁学上——恒定电场

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Integral Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics

    ★ 4.9 (40) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Energy: The Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Workforce Planning, Workforce Development, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Sustainable Technologies, Electric Power Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Market Dynamics, Climate Change Mitigation, Operational Efficiency

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, electromagnetics, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (460) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Coursera

    Mastering EV Cooling: Advanced Thermal Management

    Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, HVAC, Electrical Safety, Electrical Systems, Maintenance, Repair, and Facility Services, Power Electronics, Hardware Troubleshooting, Mechanical Engineering, Schematic Diagrams, Hazard Analysis, Control Systems

    ★ 3.8 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, electromagnetics, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.8 (41) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Question Reality: Matter

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

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!

    Skills you'll gain: Product Engineering, Process Engineering, Experimentation, Engineering, Materials science, Environment, Systems Of Measurement, Microarchitecture, Laboratory Experience, Thermal Management, Analytical Testing, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Innovation, Scientific Methods

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Plot (Graphics)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana

    La Química de las Reacciones

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science

    ★ 4.1 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Radiology, Medical Imaging, General Science and Research, Semiconductors, Materials science, Radiation Protection, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Medical Equipment and Technology, Biomedical Technology, Research, Radiation Therapy, Energy and Utilities

    ★ 4.7 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Systems, Electric Power Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Oil and Gas, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Petroleum Industry, Social Studies, Environmental Science

    ★ 4.7 (1.2K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Equilibrio, ¿por qué se caen las cosas?

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

    ★ 4.5 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • 电磁学上——恒定电场: Peking University
  • Energy: The Enterprise: University at Buffalo
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Mastering EV Cooling: Advanced Thermal Management: Coursera
  • D'un infini à l'autre - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique
  • Question Reality: Matter: Dartmouth College
  • Introducción a la Ingeniería Gastronómica - ¡Ciencia en la Cocina!: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • La Química de las Reacciones: Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana
  • Les deux infinis et nous - Voyages de l'infiniment grand à l'infiniment petit: École Polytechnique

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