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    Study geology to understand Earth's processes and history. Learn about rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, and geological formations.

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      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Anatomy, Culture, Ancient History, Biology, Laboratory Research, Investigation, Public History, Life Sciences, Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Structural Analysis, Estimation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      L&T EduTech

      Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns

      Skills you'll gain: Structural Engineering, Structural Analysis, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Construction, Building Design, Engineering Calculations, Finite Element Methods, Simulation and Simulation Software

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Population, Food, and Soil

      Skills you'll gain: Demography, Environment, Land Management, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Human Development, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Trend Analysis, Economic Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Research, Systems Of Measurement

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Scientific Methods, Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Environment, General Science and Research, Investigation, World History, Spatial Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Biology, Culture, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology

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

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

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      L&T EduTech

      Field concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction Inspection, Construction, Construction Management, Plant Operations and Management, Construction Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Commercial Construction, Production Process, Civil Engineering, Architecture and Construction, Environmental Engineering, Structural Engineering, Vibrations, Laboratory Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Safety Assurance

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

      Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

      Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Art History, Mathematical Modeling, Architectural Design, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biology

      3.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Experimentation, Research

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Intro to the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, Water Resources, Global Positioning Systems, World History, Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Ash-Related Operational Challenges in Energy Utilization of Sustainable Fuels

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Failure Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

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

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Geostatistics, Augmented Reality, Sampling (Statistics), Data Integration, Data Mapping

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Inquiries Into Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Underground Metros Shafts and Caverns : L&T EduTech
    • Population, Food, and Soil: Dartmouth College
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Field concreting: L&T EduTech
    • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Intro to the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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