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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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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Nutrition Education, Pharmacology, Critical Thinking, Independent Thinking, Drug Interaction, Health Assessment, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Planning, Decision Making, Preventative Care, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Nutrition, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Biology, General Science and Research, Contraindication, Overcoming Obstacles

      Intermediate Ā· Specialization Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad de los Andes

      BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Solution Design, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Human Centered Design, Creativity, Technical Communication, Biology, Usability Testing, Environmental Issue, Prototyping, Visual Design

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering the Basics of Wetlands

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environmental Science, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Land Management, Microbiology, Geographic Information Systems, Chemistry

      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidades AnƔhuac

      Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Education and Training, Neurology, Anatomy, Interactive Learning, Higher Education, Child Development, Psychology, Biology

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Science of Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Basic Electrical Systems, Electronics, Biology, Research

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business

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      Imperial College London

      What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Laboratory Research, Biology

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      å®‡å®™ä¹‹ę—…ļ¼šå±•ēŽ°ē”Ÿå‘½ (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Timelines, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Thinking, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

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      American Psychological Association

      The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Biology, Trend Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Research

      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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      Imperial College London

      What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

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      Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to DNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Collection, Data Processing, Science and Research, Exploratory Data Analysis, Analysis, Research Methodologies, Research Design

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Science and Research

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      Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Nutrition Mastery for Fitness and Wellness:Ā National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • BiodiseƱo respondiendo a retos complejos:Ā Universidad de los Andes
    • Discovering the Basics of Wetlands:Ā University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Fundamentos de la Neuroeducación:Ā Universidades AnĆ”huac
    • The Science of Movement:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
    • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science:Ā Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • What Are Viruses And How Do We Work With Them?:Ā Imperial College London
    • å®‡å®™ä¹‹ę—…ļ¼šå±•ēŽ°ē”Ÿå‘½ (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life):Ā Yale University
    • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality:Ā American Psychological Association
    • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them:Ā Imperial College London

    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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