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    Explore astrobiology to study the potential for life beyond Earth. Learn about planetary conditions, life detection methods, and space exploration.

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Biology Everywhere Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, General Science and Research, Life Sciences, Scientific Methods, Water Resources, Nutrition and Diet

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Respiration, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Neurology, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biology, Oncology, Laboratory Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Designing Effective Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Non-Verbal Communication, Learning Theory, Storytelling, Education Software and Technology, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Media and Communications, Teaching, Writing, Scientific Methods, Rapport Building, Communication Strategies, Research, Cultural Diversity, Science and Research

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • R

      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      231 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Irvine

      Basics of Extracellular Vesicles

      Skills you'll gain: Blood Collection, Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Research, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Equipment, Biology, Medical Science and Research, Medical Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      351 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • P

      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Basic Electrical Systems, Scientific Methods, Research

      4.1
      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      627 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Requirements, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • K

      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Life Sciences, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Molecular Biology, Clinical Nutrition, Internal Medicine, Oncology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Differential Equations, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Religion and Science

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, 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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      199 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Biology Everywhere Foundations: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Extracellular Vesicles in Health and Disease: University of California, Irvine
    • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Basics of Extracellular Vesicles: University of California, Irvine
    • Advanced Neurobiology I: Peking University
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

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