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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Our Place in the Cosmos

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Environment, Life Sciences, Spatial Analysis, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Biology, Systems Of Measurement, Remote Access Systems

      4.2
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Sex from Molecules to Elephants

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Molecular Biology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Environmental Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Creative Thinking, Research Design, Scientific Methods, Critical Thinking, Peer Review

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Modes of Science Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Student Engagement, Content Creation, Photography, Simulations, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Creativity, Music, Psychology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Planetary Health for Nurses

      Skills you'll gain: Nursing, Nursing Practices, Nursing Management, Crisis Intervention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Emergency Response, Health Systems, Environmental Issue, Infectious Diseases

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Intermediate · 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, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Research, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Research Design, Geospatial Information and Technology, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Physics, Physical Science, Image Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      951 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

      Skills you'll gain: Torque (Physics), Mechanics, Vibrations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering, Physics, Linear Algebra, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      132 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Policy, Microbiology, Pathology, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      47 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Mind of the Universe: Science in Progress: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Planetary Health for Nurses: Yale University
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
    • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh

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