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      Duke University

      Introductory Human Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Nephrology, Urology, Kinesiology, Vital Signs, Neurology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet

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      The University of Chicago

      Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Vital Signs, Control Systems, Coordination, Biology, Communication Systems

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      Dartmouth College

      Libertarian Free Will

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Creativity, Anatomy, Critical Thinking, Culture, Mindfulness, Liberal Arts, Physiology, Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Human Learning, Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Experimentation, Science and Research

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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics

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      Duke University

      Space Medicine

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      Princeton University

      Imagining Other Earths

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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      University of California San Diego

      Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Biology, Data Structures

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Physiology, Hydrology, Environmental Issue, Anatomy, Water Quality, Behavioral Health, Research

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      Emory University

      Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

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      American Museum of Natural History

      The Science of Stem Cells

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Clinical Research, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Biology, Drug Development, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

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    • Introductory Human Physiology: Duke University
    • Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life: The University of Chicago
    • Libertarian Free Will: Dartmouth College
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
    • Space Medicine: Duke University
    • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
    • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
    • Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California San Diego
    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
    • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University

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