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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

      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, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Human Development, Biology, Neurology, Physiology, Cultural Diversity

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Agentic systems, Environment, Biology

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Leeds

      Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Biology, Data Visualization, Research Methodologies, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Síntesis extendida

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action)

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Social Studies, Anthropology, World History, Cultural Sensitivity, Teaching, Storytelling, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Economics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Physiology, Control Systems, Coordination, Rehabilitation, Biology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

      Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology, Innovation

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Ancient History, Scientific Methods, World History, Anthropology, General Science and Research, Environment, Spatial Analysis, Research, Culture, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2024-25

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment Planning, Immunology, Pharmacology, Clinical Research, Clinical Practices

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
    • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Biologia do Sono e Saúde Humana: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Modelo de Ecossistema com Insight Maker: Coursera Project Network
    • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
    • Lightcap 1: Fundamentals of light's impact: Eindhoven University of Technology
    • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 宇宙之旅:对话 (Journey of the Universe: Weaving Knowledge and Action): Yale University
    • Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    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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