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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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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

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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

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Florida

      Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Research

      4.8
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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Policy, World History, Physical Science, Trend Analysis, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Mitigation, Simulations, Chemistry

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Scientific Methods, Water Resources, Mitigation, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Risk Control

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

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      Siemens

      Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Analysis, Simulations, Mechanical Engineering, Numerical Analysis, Thermal Management, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Scientific Visualization

      4.7
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Observing Earth From Space

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Geospatial Mapping, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Ethics, Spatial Data Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Water Resources, Image Analysis, Data Collection, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Policy, International Relations, Governance, Pollution Prevention, Socioeconomics, Economics

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Physics of Waves and Optics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Vibrations, Differential Equations, Calculus, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Problem Solving, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, Linear Algebra, Electrical Systems

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 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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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Biology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Land Management, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Human Development, Electric Power Systems, Social Sciences, Systems Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Observing Earth From Space: The University of Edinburgh
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Physics of Waves and Optics: Rice University

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