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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

    4.9
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Physics, Problem Solving, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Geometry, Trigonometry

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    280 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Head and Spine

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Respiration, Physiology, Radiology, Surgery

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Oral and Dental Care, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology

    4.9
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    2.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, R Programming, Network Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Statistical Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Python for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, File Management

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    21 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Data Storage Technologies, Emerging Technologies, Technical Communication, Physical Science, Computational Thinking, Image Analysis, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, General Science and Research, Data Analysis Software

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

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery

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

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Timelines, Research, Writing, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 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 paleontology courses

  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Introduction to Mechanics: Rice University
  • Anatomy of the Head and Spine : Yale University
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
  • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • AstroTech: The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery: The University of Edinburgh
  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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