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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Scientific Methods, Color Theory, Chemistry, Research Design, Psychology, Biology

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Lactation Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, Production Process, Nutrition and Diet, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Infectious Diseases

      4.8
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      University of Zurich

      Myocardial Infarction

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Electocardiography, Chronic Diseases, Rehabilitation, Patient Evaluation, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Blood Pressure, Medical Emergency, Vital Signs, Pharmacology, Biology, Behavior Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Understanding Prostate Cancer

      Skills you'll gain: Patient Education And Counseling, Oncology, Preventative Care, Patient Evaluation, Primary Care, Pathology, Urology, Patient Treatment, Health Care, Internal Medicine, Treatment Planning, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Biology, Precision Medicine, Surgery, Care Management, Clinical Trials, Anatomy, Risk Analysis

      4.8
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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

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      University of Amsterdam

      Big History - From the Big Bang until Today

      Skills you'll gain: World History, Ancient History, Cultural Diversity, Physical Science, Anthropology, Timelines, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, General Science and Research, Biology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Psychology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      University of Michigan

      AIDS: Fear and Hope

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Health Disparities, Preventative Care, Public Health, Patient Education And Counseling, Medical Science and Research, Health Policy, Social Sciences, Microbiology, Cultural Diversity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      425 reviews

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Human Learning, Psychology, Experimentation, Physics, Biology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      653 reviews

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Student-Centred Learning, Health Disparities, Research, Nutrition and Diet, Behavioral Health, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Psychology, Stress Management, Economics, Biology, Neurology

      4.6
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      Duke University

      Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

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

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Nanjing University

      Data Processing Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Processing, Data Mining, Data Structures, Data Presentation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Analysis, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation, Matplotlib, User Interface (UI) Design

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      Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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      375 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Lactation Biology: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Myocardial Infarction: University of Zurich
    • Understanding Prostate Cancer: Johns Hopkins University
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Big History - From the Big Bang until Today: University of Amsterdam
    • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Science and Philosophy: The University of Edinburgh
    • AIDS: Fear and Hope: University of Michigan
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Understanding Obesity: The University of Edinburgh

    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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