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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Environment, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Taxonomy, Life Sciences, Biology, Research, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Data Visualization for Genome Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Color Theory, Scatter Plots, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Design Thinking

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Medical Terminology II

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Medical History Documentation, Electronic Medical Record, Medical Records, Anatomy

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatic Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Technical Communication, Big Data, Data Analysis, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Data Mining, Data Processing, Analysis, Statistical Methods, Databases, Text Mining, Taxonomy, Data Synthesis

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Oncology, Environment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Laboratory Research

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

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      Nanjing University

      结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural Analysis, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, Biology, Chemistry, Nutrition and Diet, Experimentation

      4.8
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      Mixed · 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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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Medical Science and Research, Health Informatics, Data Mining, Data Analysis, Biology, Predictive Modeling, Data Processing, Machine Learning Algorithms, Data Pipelines

      4.4
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      282 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Bioinformatic Methods I

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Environment and Resource Management, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Social Justice, Socioeconomics, Microbiology, Environmental Policy, Data Collection

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
    • Medical Terminology II: Rice University
    • Plant Bioinformatic Methods: University of Toronto
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression: The University of Melbourne
    • 结构生物化学(Structural Biochemistry): Nanjing University
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Bioinformatics: Introduction and Methods 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University

    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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