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Thermodynamics Courses

Thermodynamics courses can help you learn the laws of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and energy conversion processes. You can build skills in analyzing thermodynamic cycles, calculating efficiency, and applying concepts to real-world systems like engines and refrigerators. Many courses introduce tools such as MATLAB for simulations, as well as software for modeling thermodynamic processes, enabling you to visualize and solve complex problems in engineering and physical sciences.


Popular Thermodynamics Courses and Certifications


  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of waves and vibrations

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Structural Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering

    ★ 4.5 (203) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Semiconductors, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Structural Analysis, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Thermal Management, Electronic Components, Electronics Engineering

    ★ 4.7 (4.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • É

    École Polytechnique

    Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Hydraulics, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.8 (736) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Materials science, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    ★ 4.5 (145) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)

    Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets

    ★ 4.7 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • K

    Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

    Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

    Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

    ★ 4.8 (833) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Simulations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Differential Equations, Physical Science, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.8 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Phase Diagrams I & II

    Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Thermal Management, Materials science, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • É

    École normale supérieure

    Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

    Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Integral Calculus

    ★ 4.8 (269) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
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  • S

    Sungkyunkwan University

    Energy Harvesting

    Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Materials science, Thermal Management, Physics, Power Electronics, Sustainable Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Sustainable Engineering, Innovation

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Graphing, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    ★ 4.7 (303) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Physics of Emergence: Introduction to Condensed Matter

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Materials science, Chemistry, Energy and Utilities, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, electromagnetics, Applied Mathematics, Calculus

    ★ 4.8 (19) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Fundamentals of waves and vibrations: École Polytechnique
  • Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know: University of California, Davis
  • Fundamentals of Fluid-Solid Interactions: École Polytechnique
  • Ideal Gases: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Mechanics: Motion, Forces, Energy and Gravity, from Particles to Planets: UNSW Sydney (The University of New South Wales)
  • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
  • Understanding Modern Physics III: Simplicity and Complexity: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Phase Diagrams I & II: Arizona State University
  • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
  • Energy Harvesting: Sungkyunkwan University

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