Free Online Physical Science and Engineering Courses

Physical science and engineering courses span topics like physics, electrical engineering, and materials science. A physical science and engineering course provides theoretical and practical knowledge essential for a career in the field.

286 Physical Science and Engineering Courses

Sustainability Analyst Fundamentals

Arizona State University

The ASU Sustainability specialization introduces the role of a sustainability analyst, assesses sustainability challenges that face the planet and employers, and...

Sustainability through Soccer: Systems-Thinking in Action

University of Virginia

This course takes learners on a journey through a progression of systems-thinking and sustainability concepts. Using the beautiful game of soccer (also known as...

Sustainable Cities

Johns Hopkins University

This Specialization is intended for individuals and organizations interested in developing skills and strategies to create and support sustainable cities. Through...

Sustainable Cities and Communities

Lund University

In this specialisation you will learn how to drive change in cities and communities towards sustainable, climate friendly, just, healthy and prosperous futures,...

Sustainable Food Systems

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Throughout this course, you will delve into the intricate details of the food production system through a system-thinking lens. You will examine the grand challenges...

Sustainable Urban Water Systems

Politecnico di Milano

The MOOC “Sustainable Urban Water Systems” aims to provide knowledge about modern and sustainable solutions for urban water management in water-sensitive cities....

Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Este curso entrega herramientas base de sustentabilidad para la comprensión de la crisis socioambiental. Los contenidos del curso abarcan la comprensión de nociones...

Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 1

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Organisé en deux parties, ce cours présente les bases théoriques et pratiques des systèmes d’information géographique. - Il propose une introduction aux systèmes...

Systèmes d’Information Géographique - Partie 2

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Ce cours constitue la seconde partie d'un enseignement consacré aux bases théoriques et pratiques des systèmes d’information géographique. - Il propose une...

Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

NOTE: In order to take this course you should have taken and complete the following courses in the Signature Track: Introduction to Systems Biology, Network Analysis...

Techniques of Design-Oriented Analysis

University of Colorado Boulder

This course can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5706, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. This is Course #2 in the...

Tesoros de la Física y sus Descubridores I

Universidad de los Andes

¿Sabes que viajamos por el espacio sobre el planeta Tierra que se traslada y gira muy rápido y no lo percibimos? ¿O acaso, notas efectos de su movimiento? ¿Cuál...

The Changing Arctic: Present, Past, & Future

University of Colorado Boulder

This course takes a detailed look at the remarkable changes unfolding in the Arctic environment, including the shrinking Arctic sea ice cover, shrinking land ice,...

The Diversity of Exoplanets

University of Geneva

In this MOOC, you will have the opportunity to practice several methods of detection and characterisation of exoplanets. You will discover their statistical properties...

The Effect of Fires on People, Property and the Environment

University of Maryland, College Park

Fires impact people, property and the environment in all countries around the world. In some cases, the resulting losses are extraordinary, causing hundreds of deaths,...

The Engineering of Structures Around Us

Dartmouth College

In this Specialization, you will learn some engineering principles that can be applied to structural systems everywhere: in nature, in furniture, in mechanical and...

The Science of the Solar System

Caltech

Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand...

The Sustainability Imperative

University of Colorado Boulder

In this course, learners begin with a macro-level view of the current state of the world and touch upon topics such as climate change, plastic pollution, social...