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Life Science Courses

Life science courses can help you learn cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and human anatomy. You can build skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and critical thinking through experiments and research projects. Many courses introduce tools like laboratory equipment, bioinformatics software, and statistical analysis programs, that support conducting experiments and interpreting scientific data.


Popular Life Science Courses and Certifications


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    Codio

    Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, C and C++, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Validation, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Data Structures, File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Store, Software Documentation, Computer Science, Functional Design, Pseudocode, Maintainability

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    University of Alberta

    Indigenous Canada

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Storytelling, Cultural Diversity, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Social Sciences, Land Management, Governance

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    Princeton University

    Imagining Other Earths

    Skills you'll gain: Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Sustainable Development, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanics, Systems Of Measurement, Climate Change Mitigation

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Programming, Java Programming, Java, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Engineering, Algorithms, Software Design, Problem Solving, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Data Analysis Software, File I/O

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Science, Web Applications, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Scientific Visualization, Game Design

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Model Checking with SAT and SMT

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Graph Theory, Pseudocode, Program Development, Arithmetic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    AI Technologies, Tools & Cloud Certification Specialization

    Skills you'll gain: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Image Analysis, AWS SageMaker, Responsible AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering, Amazon Web Services, Model Deployment, OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud Deployment, Customer experience improvement, ChatGPT, Data Science, Machine Learning Methods

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of London

    Understanding Research Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Surveys, Timelines, Research, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Writing, Qualitative Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Equivalences, Abstraction, and Partial Order Reduction

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Systems Engineering, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Software Design, Computer Architecture, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Logical Reasoning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Fundamentals of Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Verification And Validation, Systems Architecture, Systems Design, Hardware Design, Mathematical Modeling, Theoretical Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Computer Architecture, Systems Engineering, Communication Systems, Software Design, Software Architecture, Model Evaluation, Software Testing, Graph Theory, Software Quality Assurance, Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Logical Reasoning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Virginia

    Leading the Modern Day Business

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Creative Problem-Solving, New Product Development, Product Management, Customer experience strategy (CX), Ideation, Business Transformation, Innovation, Product Improvement, Creativity, Product Lifecycle Management, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Business Strategy, Process Design, Process Improvement, Marketing, Leadership and Management, Storytelling

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Software Development, Software Design, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Algorithms

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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

  • Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
  • Indigenous Canada: University of Alberta
  • Imagining Other Earths: Princeton University
  • Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software: Duke University
  • Introduction to Python: Coursera
  • Model Checking with SAT and SMT : University of Colorado Boulder
  • AI Technologies, Tools & Cloud Certification Specialization: EDUCBA
  • Understanding Research Methods: University of London
  • Equivalences, Abstraction, and Partial Order Reduction: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Fundamentals of Model Checking: University of Colorado Boulder

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