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Material Science Courses

Material science courses can help you learn about the properties of materials, material selection, nanotechnology, and the principles of thermodynamics. You can build skills in analyzing material behavior, conducting experiments, and applying statistical methods to interpret data. Many courses introduce tools such as scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffraction, and software for modeling material properties, that support practical applications in industries like aerospace, electronics, and biomedical engineering.


Popular Material Science Courses and Certifications


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    Princeton University

    Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Code Reusability, Java Programming, Java, Program Development, File I/O, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Animations, Simulations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Web Scraping, SQL, Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Jupyter, Data Presentation, Probability Distribution, R (Software), Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Science, Database Management, Relational Databases, R Programming, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Analysis

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    The University of Hong Kong

    Materials in Oral Health

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Dental Radiography, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Laboratory Testing, X-Ray Computed Tomography, Materials science, Oral and Dental Care, Biomedical Engineering, Oral Health, Analytical Testing, 3D Modeling, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    527 reviews

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    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Electrodynamics

    Skills you'll gain: electromagnetics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Components, Electrical Systems, Differential Equations, Physics, Materials science, Engineering Analysis, Integral Calculus, Applied Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Scientific Visualization, Engineering Calculations, Mechanics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering

    4.7
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    977 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Clinical Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Clinical Research, R (Software), Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Data Mapping, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Data Quality, Natural Language Processing, grep, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    492 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Applied Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Data Presentation, Data Wrangling, Plotly, Data Visualization Software, Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Science, Python Programming, NumPy, Data Compilation, Data Collection, Machine Learning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Fraud detection, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Research

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, Relational Databases, Stored Procedure, Databases, Query Languages, Database Theory, Data Access, Jupyter, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Transaction Processing, Python Programming

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    Stanford University

    Writing in the Sciences

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, Journals, Editing, General Science and Research, Grammar

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    Dartmouth College

    Environmental Science

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Biology, Hydrology, Life Sciences, Climate Change Programs, Water Quality, Pollution Prevention, Physical Science, Systems Thinking, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Semiconductor Physics

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Physics, Electronics Engineering, Electronics

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    301 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Programming for Everybody (Getting Started with Python)

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Installation

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    233K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular material science courses

  • Computer Science: Programming with a Purpose: Princeton University
  • Data Science Fundamentals with Python and SQL: IBM
  • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
  • Electrodynamics: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Clinical Data Science: University of Colorado System
  • Applied Data Science: IBM
  • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
  • Databases and SQL for Data Science with Python: IBM
  • Writing in the Sciences: Stanford University
  • Environmental Science: Dartmouth College

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