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      Parsons School of Design, The New School

      Building Materials and Human Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Sustainable Architecture, Building Design, Sustainable Design, Hazard Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Sustainability Standards, Social Justice, Product Lifecycle Management

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Practices, Diagnostic Tests, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Nutrition and Diet, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Jordan University of Science and Technology

      General Histology

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Neurology, Cell Biology, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces

      Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans

      Skills you'll gain: Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Drug Development, Clinical Trials, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Health Policy, Research

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence

      Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Complex Problem Solving, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mental Concentration, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Anatomy, Business, Physiology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Of Measurement, Human Factors, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Human Learning, Physiology, Mental Health, Neurology, Physics, Technical Standard, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Eindhoven University of Technology

      Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact

      Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Neurology, Radiology, Physiology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Biology, Mental Health, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Research

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Suffering and the Human Condition

      Skills you'll gain: Sociology, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Culture, Discussion Facilitation, Media and Communications, Electronic Media, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Electrophysiology, Systems Analysis, Simulations, Statistical Modeling

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics

      4.9
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular human physiology courses

    • Building Materials and Human Health: Parsons School of Design, The New School
    • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
    • General Histology: Jordan University of Science and Technology
    • Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Translating Basic Research into Research for Humans : University of Michigan
    • The Neuroscience of Personal Excellence: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Lightcap 2: Basics of light and its effects on humans: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Suffering and the Human Condition: University of Colorado Boulder

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