- Inspecting specimens
- Interpreting phylogenetic trees
- Examining ideas
- Recording observations
- Identifying species
Introduction to Biology: Ecology, Evolution, & Biodiversity Specialization
Understand nature like a biologist.. Embark on a journey from the classroom to museums and nature reserves to gain a broad overview and appreciation of three important fields of biology.
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Applied Learning Project
There is a peer-reviewed final project at the end of each course. Learners will apply the skills they gained from the course, such as analyzing a living organism in an ecosystem near them or coming up with biological features of an imaginary species, to complete these final projects and provide feedback to each other through the review process.
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When you finish every course and complete the hands-on project, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.

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