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Paleontology Courses

Paleontology courses can help you learn fossil identification, geological mapping, evolutionary biology, and the history of life on Earth. You can build skills in data analysis, fieldwork techniques, and the use of scientific methods to interpret findings. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping fossil sites, 3D modeling for reconstructing ancient organisms, and lab equipment for analyzing samples, all of which enhance your understanding of past ecosystems and the processes that shaped them.

Popular Paleontology Courses and Certifications


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Biología bucal

    Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Oral Health, Periodontology, Dentistry, Cavity Prevention, Immunology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    Beginner · 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, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Socioeconomics, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, grep, Unix Shell, Unix, Data Management, Information Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Bash (Scripting Language), Big Data, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing, Bed Management, Data Pipelines, Life Sciences, Text Mining

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Planet Earth...and You!

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Environmental Issue, Geospatial Information and Technology, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Oil and Gas, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Systems, Petroleum Industry, Physical Science, Environment, Vibrations, Laboratory Experience, Materials science, Hazard Analysis

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    539 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Evolution Today

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Human Development, Environment, Culture, Molecular Biology, Natural Resource Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Risk Control, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    230 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Sensory Systems Analysis, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Thermal Management, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

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    Beginner · 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

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Toronto

    Data Visualization for Genome Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Statistical Visualization, Interactive Data Visualization, Bioinformatics, Plot (Graphics), Ggplot2, R (Software), Dimensionality Reduction, Scatter Plots, Design Elements And Principles, R Programming, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, Molecular Biology, Design Thinking, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Web Services

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

    Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Medical Terminology, Medical Imaging, Medical Practices and Procedures, Surgery

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Biología bucal: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Planet Earth...and You!: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona

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