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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Radiation Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Oncology, Pain Management, Preventative Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Risk Analysis, Pharmacotherapy, Medical Imaging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      733 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      566 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      437 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Science of Diet and Exercise

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Nutritional Assessment, Sports Medicine, Nutrition Education, Physiology, Kinesiology, Endocrinology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Vital Signs, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Systems Of Measurement, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      217 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Carnegie Mellon University

      Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry, Physics, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      50 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      495 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research, Systems Thinking, Anthropology, Physics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biology

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

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      Duke University

      Visual Perception and the Brain

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Neurology, Color Theory, Visual Impairment Education, Motion Arguments, Biology, Physiology, Anatomy

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

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

    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Science of Diet and Exercise: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines: Carnegie Mellon University
    • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Complement, MHC I and II, T Cells, and Cytokines: Rice University

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