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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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      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
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      Beginner · 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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      140 reviews

      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
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Business Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Computational Thinking, Calculus, Business Analytics, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      151 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Life Sciences, Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Physics, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Geospatial Information and Technology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Seaweeds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Product Development, Food and Beverage, Natural Resource Management, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Taxonomy, Manufacturing and Production, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Issue, Social Justice, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Social Sciences, Biology, Community Development, Cultural Diversity

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      107 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Policy, Spatial Data Analysis, Economics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      724 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Social Studies, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Food and Beverage, Economics, Environmental Science, Biology

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

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Physics, Physical Science, Image Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Software, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Algorithms, Quantitative Research, Programming Principles, Applied Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Strategies for winning. Meteorology in a round the world regatta : Universitat de Barcelona
    • Biology Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms: National Taiwan University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Introduction to Seaweeds: University of California San Diego
    • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development: University of Geneva
    • Our Energy Future: University of California San Diego

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