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      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Evolución: Síntesis extendida

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Human Development, Human Learning, Environment, Anthropology, Innovation, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Xi'an Jiaotong University

      有机化学

      Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Chemistry, Laboratory Testing, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Structural Analysis, Pharmacy

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · 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, 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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      Universidad Austral

      La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria

      Skills you'll gain: Curiosity, Student Engagement, Investigation, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, General Science and Research, Learning Strategies, Pedagogy, Scientific Methods, Classroom Management, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future

      Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Geographic Information Systems, Organizational Change, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issue, Environmental Regulations, Geospatial Mapping, Culture Transformation, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Organizational Strategy, Corporate Sustainability, Spatial Analysis, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Health Equity, Collaboration, Financial Analysis, Critical Thinking

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Science, Anatomy, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Natural Language Processing with Real-World Projects

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Machine Learning Algorithms, Natural Language Processing, Semantic Web, Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra, Seaborn, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Text Mining, Data Science, Data Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Unstructured Data, Markov Model, Unsupervised Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science

      Skills you'll gain: Manufacturing Processes, Product Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Personal Care, Product Development, Laboratory Testing, Workforce Development, Packaging and Labeling, New Product Development, Quality Control, Entrepreneurship, Consumer Behaviour, Chemistry, Business

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Conceptos base para el estudio del medio ambiente

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Environment, Data Analysis, Environmental Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Physics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      531 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      La química en la producción de alimentos y medicamentos

      Skills you'll gain: Chemistry, Pharmacology, Natural Resource Management, Food and Beverage, Biochemistry, Environment and Resource Management, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition and Diet, Laboratory Testing, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular natural sciences courses

    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • Evolución: Síntesis extendida: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • 有机化学: Xi'an Jiaotong University
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • La enseñanza de las Ciencias Naturales en la escuela primaria: Universidad Austral
    • Green Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Natural Language Processing with Real-World Projects: Packt
    • Rutgers MBS: Introduction to Personal Care Science: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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