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    Explore astrobiology to study the potential for life beyond Earth. Learn about planetary conditions, life detection methods, and space exploration.

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Oncology, Food and Beverage, Respiration, Environment, Environmental Science, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Precision Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Data Processing, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      ISAE-SUPAERO

      New Space: Access to space - Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Production Process, New Product Development, Transportation Operations, Manufacturing Processes, Environment and Resource Management, Aerospace Basic Quality System Standards, Engineering, Innovation, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Strategic Partnership, Emerging Technologies, Physics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      601 reviews

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Systems Analysis, Simulations

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Manufacturing and Production, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Life Sciences, Biology, Manufacturing Processes, Pharmacology, Process Development, Microbiology, Scalability

      4.7
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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Physics, Biochemistry, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Environmental Science, Science and Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Analysis, Physics, Physical Science, Image Analysis, Analytical Skills, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization Software, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Evolution: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Biology, Environment, Curriculum Planning, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Taxonomy, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      329 reviews

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Anatomy, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science, Experimentation, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • New Space: Access to space - Basics: ISAE-SUPAERO
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History

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