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Biology courses can help you learn cellular processes, genetics, ecology, and evolutionary theory. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through hands-on experiments and field studies. Many courses introduce tools like microscopes, DNA sequencers, and statistical software, that support conducting research and analyzing biological data.


Popular Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad de los Andes

    BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Systems Analysis, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Conceptual Design, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Creativity, Biology, Communication, Empathy

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Investigation, Social Sciences, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

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    Yale University

    å®‡å®™ä¹‹ę—…ļ¼šåÆ¹čÆ (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Social Studies, Culture, Teaching, Anthropology, World History, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Sustainable Systems, Life Sciences, Systems Thinking, Storytelling, Physics, Biology, Community Development, Economics

    4.3
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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environmental Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Adaptability, Biology

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Education on climate change: water and soil

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Hydrology, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Water Sustainability, Environmental Science, Land Management, Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Studies, Biology, Teaching, Community Development, Nutrition and Diet

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    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Physical Science, Environment, Physics, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Research, Chemistry

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Biology, Scientific Visualization, 3D Assets, Infographics, Image Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Síntesis extendida

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods

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    8 reviews

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    PepsiCo

    The Water Cycle

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

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución: Teoría sintética

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Social Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos:Ā Universidad de los Andes
  • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science:Ā Rice University
  • å®‡å®™ä¹‹ę—…ļ¼šåÆ¹čÆ (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action):Ā Yale University
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Education on climate change: water and soil:Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution:Ā University of California San Diego
  • The Solar System:Ā American Museum of Natural History
  • Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism:Ā Dartmouth College
  • Evolución: SĆ­ntesis extendida:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico

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