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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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Medical Terminology, Biology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Research, Education and Training, Creativity, Grant Applications, Business Economics, Economics, Pedagogy

      4.6
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      Beginner · 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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Microbiology, Environmental Policy, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical History Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Anatomy

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain:

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Training Programs, Education and Training, Psychology, Experimentation, Learning Theory, Anthropology, Research, Behavior Management, Biology

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Structural Analysis, Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Chemistry, Experimentation

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Respiration, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Blood Pressure, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Health Systems, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software, Biology, Python Programming

      4.3
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation: American Museum of Natural History
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems: University of Michigan
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University

    Why Learn Biology?

    Biology is the study of living organisms, from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution. It forms the foundation for careers in healthcare, research, biotechnology, and environmental science. Learning biology helps you explore how life works and builds a deeper understanding of the natural world and your place within it.

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