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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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      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
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Plant Operations and Management, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Cultural Diversity, Spatial Analysis, Mitigation, Research, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Higher Education, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Microbiology, Biology, Environmental Science, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.9
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrical Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Failure Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Design Process, Systems Design, Simulations, Biochemistry, Computational Thinking, Computational Logic, Systems Analysis, Differential Equations, Software Visualization, Chemical Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Research Design

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Bacterial Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Command-Line Interface, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, File Management

      4.7
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      270 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Animals and Institutions

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Sex from Molecules to Elephants

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Sociology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Human Development

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Introduction to Cannabis

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Taxonomy, Production Process, Good Manufacturing Practices, Pharmacology, Biology, Research, Environmental Regulations

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

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

    • Ecosystems of California: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • COVID-19 - A clinical update: University of Florida
    • Agroforestry: University of Florida
    • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
    • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Primate Conservation: University of Colorado Boulder

    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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