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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Diagnostic Tests, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Physiology, Laboratory Testing, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Chronic Diseases, Endocrinology, Treatment Planning, Patient Treatment, Biology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology, Medical Ultrasonography, Nutrition and Diet, Medical Science and Research, Epidemiology, Clinical Nutrition, Anatomy

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Ancient History, World History, Timelines, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.8
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Emory University

    The Psychology of Thrill Seekers

    Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Psychology, Human Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Behavior Management, Relationship Building, Case Studies, Research

    4.7
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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Microbiology, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Simulation and Simulation Software, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Research, Experimentation, Peer Review, Scientific Methods, Design Strategies, Technical Documentation, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Sustainable Development, Water Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Biology

    4.7
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Anthropology, Sustainable Development, Teaching, Liberal Arts, Storytelling, Community Development, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Physics

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    Moderna

    mRNAs as Medicines

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biomedical Technology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology, Precision Medicine, Immunology, Pharmaceuticals, Cell Biology, Emerging Technologies, Medical Science and Research, Oncology

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Physical Science, Water Quality, Research, Emerging Technologies

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
  • Extinctions: Past, Present, & Future: Emory University
  • The Psychology of Thrill Seekers: Emory University
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 1: Identifying a Deadly Pathogen: University of California San Diego
  • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
  • Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management: University of Florida
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Journey Conversations: Weaving Knowledge and Action: Yale University

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