General Science and Research

General Science and Research is a broad field encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Coursera's General Science and Research catalogue guides you into understanding the fundamental principles of scientific inquiry. You'll learn about critical research methodologies, data analysis, ethical considerations in research, and various branches of scientific study from physics and chemistry to biology and earth science. You'll develop the skills to critically evaluate scientific literature, design your own experiments, and interpret and communicate your findings effectively. Whether you're a student, a budding scientist or simply curious about the world, this catalogue will empower you with the scientific knowledge and research capabilities to answer your burning questions.
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    University of Florida

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    229 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Experimentation, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Materials science, Laboratory Equipment, General Science and Research, Physical Science, Research

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    102 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Materials science, Chemistry, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Laboratory Equipment, Advanced Mathematics, Experimentation, General Science and Research

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Scientific Visualization, Safety Assurance, Simulations, Personal protective equipment

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    26 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Scientific Methods, Simulations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Global Positioning Systems, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    53 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Laboratory Research, Mechanics, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, General Science and Research, Applied Mathematics

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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