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    Caltech

    The Evolving Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Physics, General Science and Research, Mechanics, Spatial Analysis, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Arizona

    Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Ancient History, Chemistry, General Science and Research, Global Positioning Systems, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Research, Simulations

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Community Outreach, Water Resource Management, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resources, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Cultural Sensitivity, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Laws, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Land Management, Case Studies, Water Quality, Environmental Issue, Climate Change Adaptation

    4.9
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral and Dental Care, Oral Cancer Screening, Cardiology, Disabilities, Pain Management, General Medicine, Biomedical Technology, Endocrinology, Medical History Documentation, Oncology, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment, Hematology

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Dental Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Dental Care, Patient Evaluation, Dental Procedures, Oral Health, Dental Hygiene, Periodontology, Oral Cancer Screening, Medical History Documentation, Pain Management, Anatomy, Clinical Assessment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.5K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Calculus, Mechanics, Physical Science, Advanced Mathematics, Energy and Utilities, Mathematical Modeling

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment and Resource Management, Environment, Geographic Information Systems, Laboratory Testing, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Microbiology

    4.9
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Archaeoastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Architectural Design, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Social Studies, Architecture and Construction, World History, Physical Science, Cultural Diversity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, Peer Review, Social Sciences, Research, Science and Research, World History, Culture, Research Methodologies, Cultural Diversity

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Rice University

    Introduction to Biology: Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Taxonomy, Anatomy, Microbiology, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    68 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de Palermo

    Historia del Arte: Del Arte Prehistórico al Renacimiento

    Skills you'll gain: Art History, Ancient History, Aesthetics, Culture, World History, Anthropology, European History, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    566 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

    Egiptología (Egyptology)

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Art History, Anthropology, World History, Timelines, Research, Writing, Economics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • The Evolving Universe: Caltech
  • Astronomy: Exploring Time and Space: University of Arizona
  • Wetland Science and Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Integration of Art and Science in Modern Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Introduction to Dental Medicine: University of Pennsylvania
  • Understanding Modern Physics I: Relativity and Cosmology: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Archaeoastronomy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Knowing The Past: Rice University
  • Introduction to Biology: Evolution: Rice University

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