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      Universidad de los Andes

      Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Ideation, Sustainable Design, Creative Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Systems Thinking, Innovation, Sustainable Development, Biotechnology, Biology, Usability Testing, Prototyping, Communication, Empathy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Data Processing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · 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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      Johns Hopkins University

      Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Pediatrics, Advocacy, Public Health, Community Health, Persuasive Communication, Medical Science and Research, Research, Interpersonal Communications, Rapport Building, Biology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      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

      Cannabis Propagation

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Simulations, Student-Centred Learning, Pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Reviews, Survey Creation, Lesson Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Experimentation, Science and Research, Interactive Design, User Feedback, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Endocrinology, Gynecology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Physiology, Urology, Medical Imaging, Medical Terminology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Immersify

      Integrating Specialized Body Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Pathology, Health Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biodiseño respondiendo a retos complejos: Universidad de los Andes
    • عكس وتكامل تسلسل الحمض النووي (DNA ، RNA) باستخدام R: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Digestive Dynamics: Understanding the GI System : Immersify
    • Embajador de la Vacuna COVID: Cómo Hablar con los Padres: Johns Hopkins University
    • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
    • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Cannabis Propagation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Aprendizagem Ativa STEM com Simulações Interativas PhET: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Chemicals and Health: Johns Hopkins University

    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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