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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Social Sciences, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Food and Beverage, Environmental Issue, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

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    University of California San Diego

    Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Life Sciences, Medical Science and Research, Microbiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Indian Institute of Science

    Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Biomedical Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Materials science, Analytical Chemistry, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular Biology, Biology, Electocardiography, Neurology, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Oncology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

    Skills you'll gain: Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Chemistry, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Copenhagen

    Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Healthcare Ethics, Patient Communication, Health Policy, Risk Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Medical Science and Research, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Clinical Research, Clinical Research Ethics, Pharmaceuticals, Data Ethics, Molecular Biology, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Innovation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    遗传学实验

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Experimentation, Molecular Biology, Research Design, Biology, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Equipment, Specimen Preparation, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, GIS Software, Spatial Data Analysis, NoSQL, Data Modeling, Database Design, Databases, Data Storage Technologies, SQL, Data Storage, Data Capture, Query Languages, Relational Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Arctic Meltdown

    Skills you'll gain: Oil and Gas, Climate Change Programs, Environment, Governance, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Science, Environmental Monitoring, Physical Science, International Relations, Environmental Policy, Socioeconomics, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Economics, Cultural Diversity, Climate Change Adaptation, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Social Studies

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Psychological Association

    The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality

    Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research

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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Rice University

    Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

    Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Urinalysis, Anatomy, Nephrology, Gynecology, Physiology, Pathology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Planning with Climate Change in Mind

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Environment, Community Development, Water Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Environmental Science, Sustainability Reporting, Energy and Utilities, Case Studies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Aprendizaje Activo STEM con Simulaciones Interactivas PhET

    Skills you'll gain: Interactive Learning, Education Software and Technology, Design Strategies, Pedagogy, Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Simulations, User Feedback, Interactive Design, Science and Research, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization, Chemistry, Display Devices, Graphing, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular marine biology courses

  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego
  • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
  • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Personalised Medicine from a Nordic Perspective: University of Copenhagen
  • 遗传学实验: Peking University
  • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  • Arctic Meltdown: University of Colorado Boulder
  • The Psychology of Gender and Sexuality: American Psychological Association
  • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University

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