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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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    • É

      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Modeling, GIS Software, SQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Query Languages, Relational Databases, Land Management, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Data Capture, Data Storage

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      Introduction to Materials Science

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Science, Physics, Semiconductors

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      137 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Anthropology, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Mitigation, Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Feasibility Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Regulations, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Introduction to Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Demography, Energy and Utilities, Water Resources, Environmental Policy, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Nutrition and Diet, Electric Power Systems, Nutrition Education, Systems Thinking, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Physics, Human Development, Physical Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      362 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Estimation, Research, Research Methodologies, Environmental Science, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      R

      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Research, Laboratory Research, Peer Review, Data Analysis, General Science and Research, Investigation, Environment, Community Development, Social Studies, Cultural Diversity, Geographic Information Systems, Culture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Mechanics

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      259 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Peer Review, Timelines, World History

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Environment, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      512 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      804 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Introduction to Materials Science : Arizona State University
    • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
    • Climate Change: Carbon Capture and Storage: The University of Edinburgh
    • Introduction to Environmental Science: Dartmouth College
    • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
    • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History

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