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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 Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Environment and Resource Management, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Waves and Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mechanics, Engineering Calculations, Vibrations, Applied Mathematics, Physical Science, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Advanced Mathematics, Calculus, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus, Problem Solving

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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 Monitoring, Community Outreach, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Land Management, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Policy, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management

      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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      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Oil & Gas Industry Operations and Markets

      Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Energy and Utilities, Operating Cost, Transportation Operations, Production Process, Market Data, Market Trend, Cost Estimation, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, International Finance, Natural Resource Management

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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, Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Risk Management, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Community Development, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Estimation

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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: Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Infrastructure, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Authentications, Arithmetic, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Data Integrity, Probability, Computer Science

      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
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      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

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptographic Protocols, Cryptography, Encryption, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Data Security

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Human Development, Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Chemistry, Environmental Issue, Child Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Music, General Science and Research, Decision Making, Natural Resource Management, Liberal Arts, Oncology, Education and Training, Environmental Policy, Psychology, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania
    • 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
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • 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

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