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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 Alberta

      Astro 101: Black Holes

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Storytelling, Scientific Methods, Mechanics, General Science and Research, Simulations, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · 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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      496 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Health Informatics, Big Data, Biostatistics, Data Analysis, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Biology, Nutrition Education, Data Collection

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, 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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      University of Arizona

      Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Physical Science, European History, Science and Research, World History, Scientific Methods, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      38 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Corporate Sustainability, Regulatory Requirements, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, Commercialization, Regulatory Affairs, Company, Product, and Service Knowledge, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Environmental Engineering, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      599 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidade de São Paulo

      Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Physical Science, Research, General Science and Research, Physics, Research Methodologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      950 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet

      Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology, Environment and Resource Management, Life Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Systems Thinking, Physical Science, Research, Innovation, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      143 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Analyzing the Universe

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, Probability & Statistics, Scientific Methods, Energy and Utilities

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Yale University

      Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Liberal Arts, Environment, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Physical Science, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      436 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Astro 101: Black Holes: University of Alberta
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Knowing the Universe: History and Philosophy of Astronomy: University of Arizona
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
    • Philosophy and the Sciences: Introduction to the Philosophy of Physical Sciences: The University of Edinburgh
    • Biosphere 2 Science for the Future of Our Planet: University of Arizona

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