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Marine Biology Courses

Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

Popular Marine Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Applied Machine Learning, Interactive Data Visualization, Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Informatics, Big Data, Data Science, Biostatistics, Data Integration, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Unsupervised Learning, Molecular Biology, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Cell Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Clinical Nutrition, Nutrition Education, Precision Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Anthropology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Introduction to Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Human Learning, Research Methodologies, Learning Theory, Science and Research, Research, Research Design, Human Development, Scientific Methods, Social Sciences, Culture, Biology, Experimentation, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Statistical Analysis, Intelligence Collection and Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Impact, Mitigation, Sustainable Systems, Community Development, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Vulnerability, Case Studies

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    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

    Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2

    Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Semiconductors, Biomedical Technology, Medical Devices, Sensory Systems Analysis, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes

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

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, R (Software), Molecular Biology, Data Analysis Software, Statistical Analysis, Data Mapping, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Statistical Methods, Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Data Processing, Linux Commands, Linux

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Imperial College London

    How Vaccines Work

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Drug Development, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Climate Change Programs, Preventative Care, Clinical Trials, Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, New Product Development, Manufacturing and Production, Manufacturing Processes

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Arizona

    Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Climate Change Programs, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sustainability, Life Sciences, Sustainable Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, Experimentation, Research, Data Collection

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    生物学概念与途径

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Research, General Science and Research, Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Research Methodologies, Neurology

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Mycelium Growth with NetLogo Web

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, Microbiology, Network Model, Biology, Programming Principles, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Putting the Personal in Personalized Nutrition: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Introduction to Psychology: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Planning with Climate Change in Mind: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Nanotechnology and Nanosensors, Part 2: Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
  • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
  • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona

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