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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Chemistry, Investigation, Scientific Methods, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Physics, Laboratory Equipment, Data Collection, Estimation, Biology

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Introduction to Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Physics, Political Sciences, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Psychology, Science and Research

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      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry

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      University of Virginia

      How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Energy and Utilities, Experimentation

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Systems Of Measurement, Physics, Experimentation, Quantitative Research, Applied Mathematics

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      Stanford University

      Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity

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

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      University of Arizona

      Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Global Positioning Systems, Spatial Analysis, Scientific Methods, Research, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There

      Skills you'll gain: Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Physics, Engineering Analysis, Chemical Engineering, Process Analysis, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physical Science

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      Duke University

      Space Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Radiation Protection, Medical Equipment and Technology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Cardiology, Vital Signs, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Safety, Respiration, Health Care, Human Factors, Environmental Engineering, Emergency Medicine, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Environment, Biology, Engineering, Physics

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Research, Systems Of Measurement

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    • Introduction to Forensic Science: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Introduction to Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios: Duke University
    • Understanding Einstein: The Special Theory of Relativity: Stanford University
    • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
    • Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There: University of Michigan
    • Space Medicine: Duke University

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