Science Courses and Certifications

The Science of Gastronomy

201 ratings

This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application.

• Coursera
• 15 hours 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Complexity

149 ratings

In this course you'll learn about the tools used by scientists to understand complex systems. The topics you'll learn about include dynamics, chaos, fractals, information theory, self-organization, agent-based modeling, and networks.

• Complexity Explorer
• 10 weeks, 3-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

The Science of the Solar System

53 ratings

Explore the solar system using principles from multiple sciences. Understand Mars, outer planets, exoplanets, and habitability. Advanced content with critical thinking emphasis.

• Coursera
• 30 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

70 ratings

Explore the intersection of religion and science through expert discussions on cosmology, Buddhism, evolution, theology, and human uniqueness, examining compatibility and philosophical implications.

• Coursera
• 1 day 2 hours 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

• Best of All Time

Beer: the science of brewing

9 ratings

Ever wondered why your beer tastes the way it does? Learn how the ingredients, different biochemical reactions and process parameters in beer brewing influence the taste and aroma of beer.

• edX
• 13 weeks, 4-6 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Materials Science: 10 Things Every Engineer Should Know

4526 ratings at Coursera

Explore key engineering materials concepts, from atomic structures to mechanical properties, emphasizing practical applications and the principle that "structure leads to properties" in various engineering fields.

• Coursera
• 8 hours 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Técnicas Cuantitativas y Cualitativas para la Investigación

43 ratings

El curso pretende acercar al alumno al método científico y, en concreto, cómo éste se aplica al estudio y análisis de los métodos de casos.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 2-3 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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History of Science - CrashCourse

17 ratings

In 46 episodes, Hank Green teaches you the history of science! This course is based on the 2nd and 3rd edition of Science & Technology in World History by McClellan & Dorn.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

11 ratings

Explore cat and dog behavior, communication, and needs to strengthen your bond. Learn about their senses, debunk myths, and discover ways to enrich their lives and improve your pet ownership skills.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Dog Emotion and Cognition

19 ratings

Dog Emotion and Cognition will introduce you to the exciting new study of dog psychology, what the latest discoveries tell us about how dogs think and feel about us, and how we can use this new knowledge to further strengthen our relationship with our be…

• Coursera
• 22 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The beloved educator is teaching his framework for scientific thinking and everyday problem-solving.

• MasterClass
• 2 hours 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

Philosophy of Science

256 ratings at Coursera

Explore the nature of scientific progress, methods, objectivity, and values. Examine the relationship between science, religion, and society in this philosophical journey.

• Coursera
• 12 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Data Science in Python

46 ratings

Learn Python fundamentals, data manipulation with pandas, and basic statistical analysis. Gain practical skills in cleaning, processing, and analyzing tabular data for data science applications.

• Coursera
• 1 day 6 hours 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Nuclear Energy: Science, Systems and Society

8 ratings at edX

Learn how a nuclear reactor works, what the future of nuclear fusion looks like, and the numerous useful applications of nuclear radiation in four easy-to-follow modules, complemented with a chance to explore background radiation in your backyard.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 8-10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

CS50's AP® Computer Science Principles

225 ratings

This is CS50 AP, Harvard University's introduction to the intellectual enterprises of computer science and the art of programming for students in high school, which satisfies the College Board's new AP CS Principles curriculum framework.

• edX
• 36 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course