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    Study geology to understand Earth's processes and history. Learn about rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, and geological formations.

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Applied Mathematics, Research

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Concreting materials

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Construction, Civil Engineering, Product Testing, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Technical Standard

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Investigation, Culture, Geographic Information Systems, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Integration, Data Mapping, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to advanced tomography

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, 3D Modeling, Image Analysis, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      63 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Waste Minimization, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing Processes, Laboratory Testing, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Anthropology, 3D Modeling, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Learning, Research, Spatial Data Analysis

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Research, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Phases of Matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas and Beyond

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Concreting materials: L&T EduTech
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 2: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to advanced tomography: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Inquiries Into Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University

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