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Marine Biology Courses

Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

Popular Marine Biology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of Alberta

    Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy

    4.9 stars, 1.3K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (1.3K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • R

    Rice University

    Understanding Cancer: Biology, Risk Factors and Survivorship

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Preventative Care, Radiation Therapy, Health Care, Public Health, Health Education, Health Disparities, Epidemiology, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Health And Wellness Coaching, Patient Treatment, Treatment Planning, Pathology, Biology, Health Informatics

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • R

    Rice University

    Understanding Cancer: Biology, Stress, and Healthy Living

    Skills you'll gain: Social Determinants Of Health, Stress Management, Oncology, Preventative Care, Health Disparities, Patient-centered Care, Patient Advocacy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Radiation Therapy, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Preparation, Resilience, Health Care, Patient Communication, Health Education, Epidemiology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Medical Terminology, Public Health

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Biology Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Environment, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Clinical Research Ethics, Environmental Issue, Liberal Arts, Human Development, Food and Beverage, General Science and Research, Child Development, Chemistry, Music, Psychology, Scientific Methods

    4.5 stars, 405 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (405) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Cancer Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Oncology, Medical Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Trials, Cell Biology, Treatment Planning, Urology, Patient Treatment, Biology, Surgery, Preventative Care

    4.8 stars, 10K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (10K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macmillan Learning

    Genetic Mapping and Microbial Genetic Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Infectious Diseases, Biology, Science and Research

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • P

    Pearson

    Introduction to Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Scientific Methods, Environment, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Climate Change Adaptation, Respiration, Healthcare Ethics, Laboratory Techniques, Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Drug Development, Taxonomy

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Bioinformatics

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Graph Theory, Machine Learning Algorithms, Markov Model, Precision Medicine, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Data Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Structural Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Data Structures

    4.3 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.3 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of Michigan

    Anatomy

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Mechanics, Pulmonology, Biology

    4.8 stars, 4.1K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (4.1K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • R

    Rice University

    Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Lifelong Learning

    4.7 stars, 180 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (180) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Molecular Biology, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Statistical Modeling, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Big Data, R Programming, Python Programming

    4.5 stars, 6.9K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.5 (6.9K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • L

    Lecturio

    Biochemistry for Science & Health Careers

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Endocrinology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Clinical Nutrition, Pharmacology, Hematology, Oncology, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacotherapy, Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Respiration, Pathology, Biology, Mathematical Modeling

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
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