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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.


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    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Shiny (R Package), Rmarkdown, Model Evaluation, Regression Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Plotly, Interactive Data Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Presentation, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, R Programming, Machine Learning, GitHub

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification

    Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Jupyter, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Classification Algorithms, Feature Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Logistic Regression, Regression Analysis, Unsupervised Learning

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    DeepLearning.AI

    Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Preprocessing, Artificial Neural Networks, Model Evaluation, Verification And Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    63K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Using Databases with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, Relational Databases, SQL, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Modeling, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Processing, Geographic Information Systems, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API)

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    The Data Scientist’s Toolbox

    Skills you'll gain: Rmarkdown, Version Control, Data Science, R (Software), GitHub, Data Literacy, Data Analysis, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC

    Skills you'll gain: Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, digital literacy, Content Management, User Accounts

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    83 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Electronic Components, Physics, Electronics, Applied Mathematics

    Build toward a degree

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    West Virginia University

    Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

    Skills you'll gain: Fraud detection, Internal Controls, Anomaly Detection, Financial Auditing, Cybersecurity, Investigation, Analytics, Big Data, Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Data Analysis Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Introduction to Programming with MATLAB

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Matlab, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Debugging, Mathematical Software, Development Environment, Computer Science, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Engineering Calculations, Plot (Graphics), Problem Solving

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

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    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Methods, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Business Analytics, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Sample Size Determination

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Prepare Data for Exploration

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Data Literacy, Data Security, Google Sheets, Databases, Data Storage, Data Quality, Data Management, Data Collection, SQL, Data Import/Export, Metadata Management, Unstructured Data

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

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    University of Michigan

    Web Design for Everybody: Basics of Web Development & Coding

    Skills you'll gain: Wireframing, Responsive Web Design, HTML and CSS, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Browser Compatibility, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design and Development, Javascript, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Verification And Validation, Web Development, Interactive Design, Usability, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Data Structures

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Data Science: Statistics and Machine Learning: Johns Hopkins University
  • Supervised Machine Learning: Regression and Classification : DeepLearning.AI
  • Improving Deep Neural Networks: Hyperparameter Tuning, Regularization and Optimization: DeepLearning.AI
  • Using Databases with Python: University of Michigan
  • The Data Scientist’s Toolbox: Johns Hopkins University
  • Setting Up a Digital Library with EPIC: Coursera
  • Semiconductor Physics: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination: West Virginia University
  • Introduction to Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
  • Business Statistics and Analysis: Rice University

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