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    Learn microbiology for studying microorganisms. Understand microbial genetics, pathogenesis, and the role of microbes in health and disease.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Pest & Disease Management

      Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Microbiology, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Investigation, Environment, Environmental Monitoring, Laboratory Testing, Anthropology, Diagnostic Tests, Qualitative Research, Data Collection

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      34 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      遗传学实验

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Signaling actions of small molecules

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Nutrition and Diet, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Beer Quality

      Skills you'll gain: ISO 9000 Series, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Food and Beverage, Production Process, Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Biochemistry, Quality Management, Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedure, Statistical Process Controls, Process Engineering, Water Quality, Microbiology, Chemistry, Process Control, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Analytical Chemistry, Product Testing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Pathology, Microbiology, Diagnostic Tests, Biology, Medical History Documentation, Environmental Issue, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Informatics, Network Analysis, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Biochemistry, Data Mining, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Pharmacology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Health Disparities, Community Health, Social Determinants Of Health, Preventative Care, Health Care, Health Policy, Public Policies, Trend Analysis, Immunology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      183 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Public Health, Hand Hygiene, Personal protective equipment, Diagnostic Tests, Hospital Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Immunology, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Diagnostic Radiology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      359 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Amsterdam

      Ebola: Essential Knowledge for Health Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient Evaluation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Pathology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Personal protective equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Assessment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      168 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      大学化学

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Physical Science, Engineering, Materials science, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      138 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Pest & Disease Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • One Health Investigations of Outbreaks and Spillover Events: Johns Hopkins University
    • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • 遗传学实验: Peking University
    • Signaling actions of small molecules: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Beer Quality: University of California, Davis
    • La salud vegetal. Plagas y enfermedades en plantas: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Hacking COVID-19: Metabolic Pathway Analysis Yields SARS-CoV-2 Drug Targets: University of California San Diego
    • Global Disease Masterclass: Communicable Diseases Epidemiology, Intervention and Prevention: Imperial College London
    • Lecture Series for Preventing and Controlling COVID-19: Xi'an Jiaotong University

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