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      Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

      Education on climate change: water and soil

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resources, Environment, Land Management, Water Quality, Food and Beverage, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Social Studies, Nutrition and Diet, Teaching

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Oncology, Patient Education And Counseling, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacotherapy, Patient Treatment, Clinical Practices, Immunology

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET

      Skills you'll gain: Mathematics Education, Education Software and Technology, Student-Centred Learning, Simulations, Pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Reviews, Survey Creation, Lesson Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Science and Research, User Feedback, Chemistry, Physics, Technical Support, Biology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Kinesiology, Anatomy, Human Musculoskeletal System, Human Development, Exercise Science, Child Development, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Biology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity, 3D Modeling, Ancient History, Scientific Visualization

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universitat de Barcelona

      Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024

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

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 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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      Dartmouth College

      Inquiries Into Bipedalism

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, 3D Assets, Anthropology, Anatomy, Scientific Methods, Taxonomy, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Ancient History, Research, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Education on climate change: water and soil: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2020-21: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2021-22 : Universitat de Barcelona
    • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Experiments and Variations in Bipedalism: Dartmouth College
    • Molecular Tumor Board 2023-2024: Universitat de Barcelona

    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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