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    • Y

      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities

      Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Physical Therapy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Research, Ancient History, General Science and Research, Geographic Information Systems, Spatial Analysis, Data Collection, Geospatial Information and Technology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Physiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Human Development, Taxonomy, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Data Analysis, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      140 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Surgery, Diagnostic Radiology, Medical Terminology, Surgery

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Our Earth's Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation, Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environment, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Mathematical Modeling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      814 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Python for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Data Processing, Package and Software Management, Data Manipulation, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Science and Research, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Physics, Water Resources, Advanced Mathematics, Chemistry, Environment, Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      809 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Archaeoastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Anatomy of the Upper and Lower Extremities : Yale University
    • Introduction to Archaeology : Archaeology as Science: Rice University
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
    • Our Earth's Future: American Museum of Natural History
    • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech

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