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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Research, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Science and Research, Microbiology, Physics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Chemistry

      4.9
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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Environment, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

      4.8
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Introduction to Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Data Science, Computational Thinking, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Unsupervised Learning, Correlation Analysis, Dimensionality Reduction, Markov Model, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Algorithms

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Laboratory Research, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      818 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Program Development, Python Programming, Biology

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Chemical Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Experience, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Chemistry, Scientific Visualization, Medical Imaging, Laboratory Equipment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      153 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Environment, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Taxonomy, Economics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Science of Stem Cells

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Biology, Emerging Technologies, Research, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 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 marine biology courses

    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Introduction to Bioinformatics: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Chemical Biology: University of Geneva
    • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta

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