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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Estimation, Climate Change Mitigation, Experimentation, Mathematical Modeling, Case Studies, Research Methodologies

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      The University of Edinburgh

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

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

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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Environment, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Chemistry, Experimentation

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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

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Investigation, Culture, World History, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, General Science and Research, Research, Scientific Methods, Environment, Ancient History, Peer Review, Laboratory Testing, Timelines, World History

      4.8
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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Timelines, Physics, Scientific Methods

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

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

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Teoría sintética

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, World History, Taxonomy, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, Mechanics, Physical Science, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Chemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Spatial Data Analysis, Risk Control, General Science and Research, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods

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

    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden
    • Deep Time: Discovering an Ancient Earth: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
    • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University
    • Evolución: Teoría sintética: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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