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Evolution Courses

Evolution courses can help you learn about natural selection, genetic variation, speciation, and evolutionary history. You can build skills in analyzing evolutionary patterns, understanding ecological interactions, and applying evolutionary concepts to contemporary issues like conservation and climate change. Many courses introduce tools such as phylogenetic trees and statistical software for analyzing genetic data, which help you visualize relationships among species and interpret evolutionary trends.


Popular Evolution Courses and Certifications


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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 · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Education and Training, General Science and Research, Teaching, Life Sciences, Interactive Learning, Molecular Biology, Social Impact, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Intellectual Property, Medical Privacy, Biology, Environmental Issue

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Physiology, Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

    Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Respiration, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Physiology, Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Capillary, Chronic Diseases, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design

    Skills you'll gain: Biological Engineering, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Design Specifications, Cell Biology, Technical Design, Research Design, Biology, Computational Logic, Diagram Design, Laboratory Research, Laboratory Experience, Technical Standard

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    University of Florida

    Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Culture

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Ecology

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environmental Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation

    4.8
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    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Dimensionality Reduction, Unsupervised Learning, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Data Analysis Software, Machine Learning Algorithms, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Markov Model, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Statistical Analysis, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Python Programming

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Materials science, Quantum computing, Biology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Neurology, Cell Biology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Sustainable Systems, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Sustainable Development, Human Development, Culture, Community Organizing, Life Sciences, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Physical Science, Biology, Systems Thinking, Education and Training, Creativity

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Support & Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Medical Terminology, Physiology

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Biology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Research, Life Sciences, Experimentation, Psychology, Molecular Biology, Environment, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology

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

  • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
  • Engineering Genetic Circuits: Design: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Music's Big Bang: The Genesis of Rock 'n' Roll: University of Florida
  • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
  • Bioinformatics: University of California San Diego
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life: University of California, Irvine
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University

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