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    Biology courses can help you learn how living systems work—from cells and genetics to ecosystems and evolution—through scientific observation and analysis.

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Culture, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Ancient History, Political Sciences, Scientific Methods, Research

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Natural Resource Management, Social Studies, Water Resources, Human Development, Physical Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Economic Development, Estimation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      COVID-19 - A clinical update

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Critical Care, Public Health, Respiratory Care, Socioeconomics, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Laboratory Testing, Pathology, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes

      Skills you'll gain: Child Health, Maternal Health, Pediatrics, Anatomy, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Food Safety and Sanitation

      4.9
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      54 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Patient Education And Counseling, Chronic Diseases, Motivational Interviewing, Health Assessment, Biology, Anatomy, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Conceptual Design, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, User Experience Design, Physics, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      711 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Ecosystems of California

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Data Collection, Environment, Scientific Methods, Land Management, Biology, Life Sciences, Water Resources

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Primate Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Environment, Risk Analysis, Biology, Community Outreach, Taxonomy, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Data Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Physics

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

      Medical Cannabis for Pain Control

      Skills you'll gain: Psychiatry, Patient Safety, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Neurology, Medical Science and Research, Drug Interaction, Ancient History, Oncology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Chronic Diseases, Biology, World History, Biochemistry

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Genetic Epidemiology Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Bioinformatics, Medical Science and Research, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Probability & Statistics, Molecular Biology, Statistical Methods, Regression Analysis, Data Validation, Data Cleansing, Biology

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

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      Novartis

      Targets, Assays & Screening

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Laboratory Research, Clinical Research, Medical Science and Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Soul Beliefs: Causes and Consequences - Unit 2: Belief Systems: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Breastfeeding and Adequate Substitutes: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
    • Nutrition and Weight Management for Fitness Professionals: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente: Universidad Austral
    • Medical Cannabis for Pain Control : Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    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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