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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.

Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Simulation and Simulation Software, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Automation Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics

    4.6
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Software Design Documents, Social Impact, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Ideation, Scripting, Social Sciences, Peer Review

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Illinois Tech

    Data Analytics and Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Machine Learning Algorithms, Big Data, Model Evaluation, Apache Hadoop, Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs), Deep Learning, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Apache Spark, Statistical Methods, Data Presentation, Generative AI, Convolutional Neural Networks, Transfer Learning, Analysis, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch

    Skills you'll gain: PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Transfer Learning, Fine-tuning, Model Training, Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Computer Vision, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Classification Algorithms, Data Transformation

    3.9
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Data Security, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Authentications, Cloud Computing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Attacks, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Governance, Key Management, Security Management, Authorization (Computing), Containerization, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Overview of Automotive SPICE

    Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Process Management, Software Development, Embedded Software, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Software Development Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Change Requests, Process Modeling, Quality Control

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    Genentech

    Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Drug Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Statistical Methods, Health Policy, Data Science, Epidemiology, Data Integration, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Data Quality

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, FinTech, Cryptographic Protocols, Emerging Technologies, Machine Learning Methods, Encryption, Ledgers (Accounting), Bookkeeping, Machine Learning, Financial Data, AI Enablement, Machine Learning Algorithms, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Financial Systems, Supervised Learning, Data Structures, Information Privacy, Entrepreneurship

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5

    Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Memory Management, C and C++, Embedded Systems, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Engineering, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linux

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations

    Skills you'll gain: Electrical Engineering, electromagnetics, Physics, Engineering Calculations, Electrical Systems, Problem Solving, Applied Mathematics, Electronic Components, Calculus, Electronics, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Designing data-intensive applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Database Design, Scalability, Database Systems, Relational Databases, Unstructured Data, Transaction Processing, Database Architecture and Administration, Systems Design, Database Software, Big Data, Database Development, Data Architecture, NoSQL, Data Processing, Maintainability, Apache Hadoop

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    离散数学

    Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Deductive Reasoning, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Network Model, Computer Networking

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Game Design and Development 4: 3D Platformer: Michigan State University
  • Data Analytics and Deep Learning: Illinois Tech
  • Facial Expression Recognition with PyTorch: Coursera
  • Cloud Security Risks: Identify and Protect Against Threats: Google Cloud
  • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
  • Data Science with Real World Data in Pharma: Genentech
  • How Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets can master the Blockchain Technology: University of Cape Town
  • C Programming: Advanced Data Types - 5: Dartmouth College
  • Physics 102 - AC Circuits and Maxwell's Equations: Rice University

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