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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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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Behavior

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

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    Arizona State University

    Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Semiconductors, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Thermal Management, Failure Analysis, Reliability, Engineering Calculations

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Chemical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, NumPy, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Visualization, Python Programming, Plot (Graphics), Linear Algebra, Algorithms

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    Northwestern University

    현대 로봇공학, 강좌 2: 로봇 기구학

    Skills you'll gain: Robotics, Machine Controls, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Design, Numerical Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Spatial Analysis

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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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    27 reviews

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    Peking University

    大学化学

    Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Laboratory Research, Experimentation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    139 reviews

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    University of California San Diego

    Our Energy Future

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

    4.7
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    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Experimentation, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation

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    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Material Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Physics 102 - Magnetic Fields and Faraday's Law

    Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Physics, electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Mechanics, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Electrical Systems, Trigonometry, Problem Solving

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    National Taiwan University

    材料力學一 (Mechanics of Materials (1))

    Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Mechanics, Materials science, Civil Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Material Behavior: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Shape and Property Control of Metals I & II: Arizona State University
  • Transferencia de momentum, calor y masa computacional: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • 현대 로봇공학, 강좌 2: 로봇 기구학: Northwestern University
  • Introduzione alla fisica sperimentale: meccanica, termodinamica: Politecnico di Milano
  • 大学化学: Peking University
  • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
  • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology

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