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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      Psychology of Popularity

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Psychology, Social Sciences, Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Mental Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Sociology, Child Development, Biology, Research

      4.7
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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Synapses, Neurons and Brains

      Skills you'll gain: Artificial Neural Networks, Neurology, Computer Science, Psychology, Basic Electrical Systems, Network Analysis, Anatomy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society

      Skills you'll gain: Mental Health, Psychiatry, Stress Management, Neurology, Mathematical Modeling, Patient Safety, Cardiology, Accident Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Student-Centred Learning, Health Disparities, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Psychology, Stress Management, Economics, Biology, Neurology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      MedCerts

      Nursing Assistant Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Anatomy, Pathology, Cultural Responsiveness, Patient Assistance, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Professionalism, Direct Patient Care, Professional Development, Caregiving, Medical Records, Toileting, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Biology, Communication

      4.8
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      University of Florida

      The Science of Training Young Athletes

      Skills you'll gain: Coaching, Pediatrics, Kinesiology, Child Development, Working With Children, Child Health, Biology, Anatomy, Training Programs, Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Diet, Planning

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      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
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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Laboratory Research

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      University of Geneva

      Precision Medicine

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Primary Care, Health Care, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Patient Education And Counseling, Data Analysis, Environmental Science, Risk Analysis

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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: The Immune System and its Failures

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Chronic Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Geriatrics, Public Health, Pathology, Pulmonology, Environment, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Biology, Precision Medicine, Treatment Planning, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Psychology of Popularity: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Synapses, Neurons and Brains : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society: University of Michigan
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh
    • Nursing Assistant Fundamentals: MedCerts
    • The Science of Training Young Athletes: University of Florida
    • Algorithms for DNA Sequencing: Johns Hopkins University
    • Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices: University of Florida
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice 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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