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    Explore ecology principles for understanding ecosystems and biodiversity. Learn about ecological interactions, conservation, and environmental sustainability.

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Chemicals and Health

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Regulations, Chemistry, Environmental Laws, Laboratory Testing, Public Health, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Science, Health Assessment, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Environmental Policy, Case Studies, Risk Analysis

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

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      Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

      Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      108 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Socioeconomics, International Relations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      307 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Oil and Gas, Electrical Power, Environmental Science, Environment, Economics, Sustainable Technologies, Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Chemistry, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      220 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Environmental Economics

      Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Development, Sustainable Business, Environmental Policy, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Climate Change Mitigation, Cost Benefit Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Oil and Gas, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Public Policies, Decision Making

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Introduction to Algae

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Manufacturing and Production, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Design, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Environment and Resource Management, Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Process Engineering, Laboratory Testing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World

      Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Water Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Socioeconomics, Research, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

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

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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fractal Analytics

      Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Building an Ecosystem model with Insight Maker

      Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Systems Thinking, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Modeling, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Environment, Storytelling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      162 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University
    • Sustentabilidad: los desafíos desde Latinoamérica: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Energy, Environment, and Everyday Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Environmental Economics: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Algae: University of California San Diego
    • Agroforestry II: Major Systems of the World: University of Florida
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
    • Behavior Architecture - Understanding Human Behavior : Fractal Analytics

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