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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Designing Effective Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Human Learning, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Education and Training, Writing, Community Outreach, Learning Theory, Pedagogy, Research, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Media and Communications, Science and Research, Persuasive Communication, Program Evaluation, Interviewing Skills, Photography, Infographics, Storytelling

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology)

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Scientific Methods, Data Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Informed Consent, Innovation, Technical Writing

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    École Polytechnique

    How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Scientific Methods, Research, Research Design, Proofreading, Research Methodologies, Editing, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Management

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Analysis, Probability, Sampling (Statistics), Persuasive Communication, Sample Size Determination, Writing, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Oral Expression, Correlation Analysis, Communication, Interpersonal Communications, Business Communication, Interactive Learning

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Healthcare Ethics, Statistics, Data Analysis, Clinical Research Ethics, Probability & Statistics, Clinical Research, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Timelines, Public History, Social Justice, Anthropology, Scientific Methods, World History, Social Studies, Cultural Responsiveness, Liberal Arts, Sustainable Development, Peer Review, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environment, Case Studies, General Science and Research, Health Equity, Social Sciences, Data Analysis

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Unsupervised Learning, Data Synthesis, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Science and Research, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Technology, Scientific Methods, Physiology, Differential Equations, Computational Logic, Biochemistry, Network Analysis, Biology

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    General Relativity II: Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Advanced Mathematics, Differential Equations, Mechanics, Mathematical Modeling, Quantitative Research, Scientific Methods

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    Arizona State University

    Strategic Thinking for Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Visionary, Research, Influencing, Strategic Decision-Making, Data Collection, Systems Thinking, Strategic Planning, Proactivity, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, Communication Strategies, Surveys, Creative Thinking, Scientific Methods, Decision Making, Recognizing Others, Cognitive flexibility, Research Methodologies

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    University of Zurich

    Teaching Science at University

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Experience, Teaching, Instructional Strategies, Experimentation, Education and Training, Lecturing, Student Engagement, Drive Engagement, Course Development, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific methods courses

  • Designing Effective Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Being a researcher (in Information Science and Technology): Politecnico di Milano
  • How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course): École Polytechnique
  • Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking: Duke University
  • Protocolo de investigación médica: diseño y desarrollo: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Rice University
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • General Relativity II: Applications: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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