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      Immersify

      Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Integrating Specialized Body Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Endocrinology, Nephrology, Urology, Gynecology, Physiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Immunology, Pathology, Health Assessment

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Capillary, Hemodynamics, Cardiac Dysrhythmia, Diagnostic Tests, Respiration, Anatomy, Patient Treatment, Hematology, Physiology, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19

      Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Infectious Diseases, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pathology, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Environment, Ancient History, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, Taxonomy, Chemistry, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

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      University of California San Diego

      Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Structural Analysis

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      University of Michigan

      Rocket Science in Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Global Positioning Systems, Environmental Science, Environment, Physical Science, Climate Change Programs, Geographic Information Systems, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physics, Emerging Technologies

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Analysis, Systems Analysis, Biology, Integration Testing, Bioinformatics, Research Design, Data Validation

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Evolution: A Course for Educators

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Education and Training, Instructional Strategies, Instructing, Pedagogy, Anthropology, Life Sciences, Culture, Biology, Curriculum Planning, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular life science courses

    • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
    • Integrating Specialized Body Functions: Immersify
    • The Heart of the Matter: Exploring the Cardiovascular System: Immersify
    • Virology and Epidemiology in the Time of COVID-19: American Museum of Natural History
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Bioinformatics Capstone: Big Data in Biology: University of California San Diego
    • Rocket Science in Everyday Life: University of Michigan
    • Integrated Analysis in Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Evolution: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History

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