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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


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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Experimentation, Advanced Mathematics, electromagnetics, Informatics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

    4.7
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    65 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

    4.8
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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

    4.5
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    203 reviews

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    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Climate Change Adaptation, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Thermal Management, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    458 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Electronics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Campus BBVA

    El ABC de la sostenibilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainability Reporting, Sustainable Business, Environment, Environmental Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Social Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Economic Development, Diversity Awareness, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Hydraulics, Thermal Management, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Systems Of Measurement, Calculus

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Introduction to Image Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Model Deployment, Generative Model Architectures, Cloud Deployment, Image Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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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

    4.5
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    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Materials Science

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Understanding Modern Physics II: Quantum Mechanics and Atoms: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • El ABC de la sostenibilidad : Campus BBVA
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Image Generation: Google Cloud

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