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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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    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Design Elements And Principles, Materials science, Chemistry, Art History, Architectural Design, Physical Science, Pharmaceuticals, Applied Mathematics, Biology

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Diagnostic Tests, Electrophysiology, Biology, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations

    Skills you'll gain: Instructional Strategies, Teaching, Education Software and Technology, Mathematics Education, Pedagogy, Simulations, Digital pedagogy, Simulation and Simulation Software, Curriculum Planning, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Feedback, Experimentation, Research, Peer Review, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Display Devices, Physics, Biology, Chemistry

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    National Taiwan University

    Edible Insects

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Biotechnology, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Biotechnology, Policy Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Clinical Research Ethics, Health Policy, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Public Health, Case Studies

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    University of Toronto

    Plant Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Databases

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Movements Are Controlled By Muscle Forces

    Skills you'll gain: Electrophysiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Physiology, Anatomy, Cell Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

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

  • Beauty, Form & Function: An Exploration of Symmetry: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
  • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
  • Active Learning in STEM with PhET Interactive Simulations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Engineering Life: Synbio, Bioethics & Public Policy: Johns Hopkins University
  • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association

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