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University of Colorado Boulder

Statistical Thermodynamics

Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Quantitative Research, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanics, Mathematical Software, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Statistical Methods, Differential Equations, Physics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Semiconductors, Applied Mathematics, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Physical Science, Estimation

Status: Free Trial

Howard University

Linear Algebra for Data Science Using Python

Skills you'll gain: Data Wrangling, Linear Algebra, Regression Analysis, Data Manipulation, NumPy, Predictive Modeling, Dimensionality Reduction, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming, Statistical Modeling, Mathematical Software, Supervised Learning, Data Visualization Software, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Methods, Numerical Analysis, Algebra

Status: Free Trial

University of Colorado Boulder

Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits

Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Vibrations, Systems Engineering, Mechanics, Numerical Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Advanced Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Calculations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Calculus

Status: Free Trial

University of Colorado Boulder

Universal Theories

Skills you'll gain: Physics, Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Applied Mathematics

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Mécanique Lagrangienne

Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Experimentation

Status: Free Trial

University of Colorado Boulder

Spacecraft Relative Motion Control

Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Física: Dimensión y Movimiento

Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Graphing, Calculus, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

Status: New

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

Applied Math for Materials Science and Engineering

Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Engineering Analysis, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Differential Equations, Derivatives

École Polytechnique

Aléatoire : une introduction aux probabilités - Partie 1

Skills you'll gain: Probability, Simulations, Statistical Methods, Probability & Statistics, Probability Distribution, Mathematical Modeling, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics

École Polytechnique

Optique non-linéaire

Skills you'll gain: Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Laboratory Equipment, Physics

École Polytechnique

Initiation à la théorie des distributions

Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Derivatives

Northwestern University

현대 로봇공학, 강좌 3: 로봇 동역학

Skills you'll gain: Automation Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming Tools, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Software Development Tools, Numerical Analysis, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Algorithms, Control Systems, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra

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