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    Learn microbiology for studying microorganisms. Understand microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Cost Management, Laboratory Testing, Preventative Care, Cost Benefit Analysis, Expense Management, Medical Laboratory, Business Metrics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Child Health, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Nutrition and Diet, Biochemistry, Nutrition Education, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health, Anatomy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Microfabrication Fundamental Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Process Control, Manufacturing Processes, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Process Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Analysis

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Systems Of Measurement, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

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

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Water Resources, Public Health, Program Evaluation, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Environmental Monitoring, Infectious Diseases, Governance, Microbiology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Social Studies

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

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Lactation Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Production Process, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Policy Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Life Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Molecular Biology, Energy and Utilities, Biology, Public Health, Discussion Facilitation

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychiatry, Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, Electrical Systems, Pathology, Behavior Management, Medical Science and Research

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Química, guerra y ética

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, General Science and Research, International Relations, Environmental Regulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Public Safety and National Security, Safety and Security, Ancient History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      246 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Dairy Economics: Maximizing Profits through Milk Quality: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Discovering Dairy: What's in Your Milk?: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Microfabrication Fundamental Processes: University of Minnesota
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University

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