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    Find the Best Biology Course for Your Goals

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Computational Thinking, Biology, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Emerging Technologies

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      152 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Environment, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Florida

      Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Issue, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Mitigation, Research, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      I

      Imperial College London

      Types of Vaccine

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmaceuticals, Epidemiology, Biology, Innovation

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Y

      Yale University

      Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Anthropology, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics, Music

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      164 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Evaluation, Pathology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, General Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
      New
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      M

      MedCerts

      Medical Assisting Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Sterilization, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Pathology, Anatomy, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health And Safety Standards, Sanitation, Medical Records, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Psychology, Human Development, Biology, Risk Management, Research, Interpersonal Communications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      99 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      I

      Immersify

      Foundations of Human Anatomy and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Biology, Vital Signs, Respiration, Health Assessment, Patient Evaluation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pathology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
    • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker: Coursera Project Network
    • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
    • Types of Vaccine: Imperial College London
    • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Medical Assisting Foundations: MedCerts

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