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    Study evolution to understand the development of life on Earth. Learn about natural selection, genetic variation, and evolutionary theory.

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    Explore the Evolution Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Caltech

      The Evolving Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      825 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • E

      Emory University

      Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biology, Data Analysis Software, Data Mining, Life Sciences, Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      708 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      Tel Aviv University

      The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Political Sciences, International Relations, European History, Social Sciences, Economics, Governance, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Applied Social Network Analysis in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Model, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Pandas (Python Package), Applied Machine Learning, Matplotlib, Predictive Modeling, Simulations, Algorithms

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

      Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Anthropology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Economics, Taxonomy, Criminal Investigation and Forensics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Child Welfare, Pediatrics, Social Justice, Human Development, Disabilities, Health Disparities, Child Development, Working With Children, Social Sciences, Child Health, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, International Relations, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Legal Proceedings, Anthropology, Family Law, Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Stanford University

      RNA Biology with Eterna

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      125 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Biology, Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      C

      California Institute of the Arts

      Ideas from the History of Graphic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Art History, Design, Logo Design, Design Strategies, Visual Design, Typography, Branding, Advertising, Aesthetics, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds: University of Alberta
    • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
    • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
    • Bioinformatic Methods I: University of Toronto
    • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
    • The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I: Tel Aviv University
    • Applied Social Network Analysis in Python: University of Michigan
    • Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions: University of Alberta
    • Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction: University of Geneva
    • RNA Biology with Eterna: Stanford University

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