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    Study oceanography for understanding marine environments. Learn about ocean currents, marine life, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.

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      Rice University

      Physics of Waves and Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Differential Equations, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Electrical Systems

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Community Outreach, Land Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Policy Analysis, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Discussion Facilitation, Biology, Environmental Monitoring

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Transportation Operations, Energy and Utilities, Market Trend, Operating Cost, Production Process, Market Data, Market Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Operating Expense, Logistics Management, Resource Utilization, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Resource Planning

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Planning with Climate Change in Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Mitigation, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Water Resources, Land Development, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, General Networking, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Land Management, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Oncology, Research, Scientific Methods, Food and Beverage, Liberal Arts, Physical Science, Psychology

      4.5
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Policy, Environment, Water Resources, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Trend Analysis, Social Sciences, Economics

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a los tsunamis: causas, efectos y prevención

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Event Monitoring, Emergency Response, Continuous Monitoring, Public Safety and National Security, Disaster Recovery, Environmental Monitoring, World History, Community Outreach, Education and Training, Social Studies, Community Development, Geospatial Information and Technology, General Science and Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta

      Skills you'll gain: Telecommunications, Physical Science, Global Positioning Systems, Safety Assurance, Predictive Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement, Risk Control

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University
    • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets : Duke University
    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Sustainability: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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