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    Study oceanography for understanding marine environments. Learn about ocean currents, marine life, and the physical and chemical properties of the ocean.

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Planet Earth...and You!

      Skills you'll gain: Energy and Utilities, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Natural Resource Management, Physical Science, Environment, Risk Control

      4.9
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Environment, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Image Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Estimation, Systems Of Measurement, Mechanics

      4.7
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      399 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Mitigation, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      811 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Florida

      Sustainable Agricultural Land Management

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Regulations, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Issue, Environment, Environmental Science, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      626 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Climate Science for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Environment, Physical Science, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, International Relations, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Mitigation, Trend Analysis, Simulations

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Observing Earth From Space

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Spatial Data Analysis, Geospatial Information and Technology, Geospatial Mapping, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Data Ethics, Environmental Science, Image Analysis, Continuous Monitoring, Data Collection, Forecasting

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environment, Corporate Sustainability, Persuasive Communication, Community Development, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities, Vulnerability, Civil Engineering, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science

      4.9
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      248 reviews

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design

      Skills you'll gain: Human Factors, Architectural Engineering, Architectural Design, Building Design, Environmental Engineering, Thermal Management, HVAC, Environment and Resource Management, Building Services Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Construction, Design Strategies, Energy and Utilities, Simulation and Simulation Software, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Gynecology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Sustainable Agricultural Land Management: University of Florida
    • Climate Science for Everyone: Duke University
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Observing Earth From Space: The University of Edinburgh
    • Exploring Our Responses to Climate Change: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Fundamentals of Bioclimatic Design: University of Pennsylvania

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