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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.


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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Learning, Environment, World History, Cell Biology, Scientific Methods, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Probability & Statistics

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    University of California, Irvine

    Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Analysis, General Science and Research, Materials science, Simulations, Biology, Mathematical Modeling, Physics, Psychology, Computational Logic, Mechanics, Applied Mathematics

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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    Immersify

    Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Rehabilitation, Human Musculoskeletal System, Hemodynamics, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Orthopedics, Capillary, Clinical Practices, Cell Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Medical Imaging, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Immunology, Pulmonary Function Testing, Patient Evaluation, Interactive Learning

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    Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo

    Compreendendo o Zika e doenƧas emergentes

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health, Maternal Health, Biology, Health Education, Immunology, Sanitation, Child Health, Community Health, Preventative Care, Neurology

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    Intermediate Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Hong Kong

    å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry)

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Procedures, Periodontology, Dentistry, Oral and Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Dental Instruments, Dental Care, Dental Radiography, Patient Evaluation, Oral Health, Patient Preparation, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Surgery, Medical Devices, Biomedical Technology, Surgical Suturing, Risk Analysis, Clinical Practices, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    History of Medical Cannabis

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Science and Research, Medication Administration, Research, Substance Abuse, Health Care, Clinical Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Patient Safety, Public Health, Health Policy, Epidemiology, Public Policies, Research Design, Risk Analysis, Biology, Research Methodologies, Legal Research

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    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Preventative Care, Public Health, Oncology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Drug Development, Pharmacology

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    Universidad Austral

    Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Monitoring, Environment, Data Analysis, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Life Sciences, Statistical Analysis, Natural Resource Management, Water Quality, Sampling (Statistics), Physics, Climate Change Mitigation, Probability Distribution

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

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    Peking University

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    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Evolución:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Emergent Phenomena in Science and Everyday Life:Ā University of California, Irvine
  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science:Ā Johns Hopkins University
  • Interactive 3D Anatomy & Physiology: A Gamified Experience:Ā Immersify
  • Compreendendo o Zika e doenƧas emergentes:Ā Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo
  • å£č…”ē§ę¤å­¦ (Implant Dentistry):Ā The University of Hong Kong
  • Animals and Institutions:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • History of Medical Cannabis:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Dueling with Pathogens and Cancer:Ā Rice University
  • Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente:Ā Universidad Austral

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