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    Explore paleontology for understanding ancient life forms. Learn about fossil analysis, evolutionary biology, and geological processes.

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      University of Arizona

      Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Innovation, Research

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Network Analysis, Graph Theory, Tree Maps, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Scientific Methods, Statistical Methods

      4.5
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Physical Science, Data Storage Technologies, General Science and Research, Data Analysis Software, Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Photography, Simulations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Music, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Teoría sintética

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Anthropology, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Development, Biology, Orthopedics, Cultural Diversity, Pathology, Mechanics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Research, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Environmental Issue, Ancient History, Environment, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Research Methodologies, Culture, Cultural Diversity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Art History

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Research, Education and Training, Creativity, Grant Applications, Business Economics, Economics, Pedagogy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Anthropology, Physical Science, Physics, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Timelines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Physics, Experimentation, Physical Science, Ancient History, Mechanics, Research, European History, Mathematical Modeling, Deductive Reasoning, Verification And Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona
    • Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV): University of California San Diego
    • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Archaeology as Activism: Rice University
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University

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