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    Study anthropology to understand human cultures and societies. Explore cultural, biological, and archaeological aspects of anthropology.

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Monitoring, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Culture, Social Sciences, Anthropology, Research Methodologies, Sociology, Behavioral Health, Research, Biology, Mental Health, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Experience, Scientific Methods, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Nutrition and Diet

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Diversity and Inclusion in Education

      Skills you'll gain: Differentiated Instruction, Special Education, Diversity Awareness, Education and Training, Cultural Diversity, Teaching, Disabilities, Pedagogy, Instructional Strategies, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Social Justice, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      357 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de Palermo

      Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

      Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      555 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Biology, Research, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Ethics, Social Sciences, Simulations, Data Analysis, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Databases, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Analytics, Scientific Methods, Data Visualization, Systems Thinking, Agentic systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      The Ancient Greeks

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, European History, Political Sciences, World History, Social Studies, Anthropology, Governance, Diplomacy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Classical Sociological Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Culture, Socioeconomics, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Economics, Qualitative Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Roman Art and Archaeology

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, World History, European History, Anthropology, Political Sciences, Timelines, Governance

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      674 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      987 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Anthropology, Physical Science, Physics, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Cognitive Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Human Learning, Human Development, Anthropology, Science and Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • Animals and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Diversity and Inclusion in Education: University of Glasgow
    • Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento: Universidad de Palermo
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Computational Social Science: University of California, Davis
    • The Ancient Greeks: Wesleyan University
    • Classical Sociological Theory : University of Amsterdam
    • Roman Art and Archaeology: University of Arizona
    • Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy: University of Michigan

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