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    Learn microbiology for studying microorganisms. Understand microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Summary Statistics in Public Health

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Statistical Visualization, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Quantitative Research, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Methods, Data Literacy, Probability Distribution, Public Health, Statistical Analysis, Clinical Trials, Sample Size Determination

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy, Tree Maps, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Emergence of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, Taxonomy, World History, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización

      Skills you'll gain: Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Microbiology, Laboratory Equipment, Electronics, Semiconductors, Laboratory Experience, Physics, Image Analysis, Structural Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Experimentation, Mechanics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      804 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Epidemiology, Environment, Public Health, Environment Health And Safety, Health Policy, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      356 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environment and Resource Management, Health Systems, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Medical Science and Research, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      491 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      C

      Caltech

      Getting started in cryo-EM

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physics, Scientific Visualization, 3D Modeling, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      271 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tel Aviv University

      Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Laboratory Research, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Nebraska

      High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Positioning, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Patient Safety, Environment Health And Safety, Public Health, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Equipment and Technology, Mental Health, Media and Communications, Emergency Response

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Therapy, Pathology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Pharmacology, Radiography, Life Sciences

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Introduction to Forensic Science

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Investigation, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Microbiology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Summary Statistics in Public Health : Johns Hopkins University
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
    • Emergence of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Técnicas Microscópicas de Caracterización : Universitat de Barcelona
    • Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface: University of Geneva
    • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
    • Getting started in cryo-EM: Caltech
    • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
    • High Level Biocontainment for Healthcare Facilities: University of Nebraska

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