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Explore astrobiology to study the potential for life beyond Earth. Learn about planetary conditions, life detection methods, and space exploration.

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Analyzing the Universe

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Software, Image Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Science and Research, Physics, Physical Science, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    234 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California San Diego

    Algae Biotechnology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Biological Engineering, Sustainable Technologies, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Regulatory Requirements, Sustainability Standards, Chemical Engineering, Production Process, New Product Development, Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    607 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Tel Aviv University

    Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Food and Beverage, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    University of Cape Town

    Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Climate Change Mitigation, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Climate Change Adaptation, Life Sciences, Anthropology, Ancient History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Synthesis, Network Analysis, Biology, Biotechnology, Data Integration, Systems Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Bioinformatics, Systems Integration, Research, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Space is Everywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Music, Culture, Media and Communications, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling, Creativity, Music History, World History, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Science and Research, Writing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Numerical Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Analysis, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Matlab

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

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    Universidade de São Paulo

    Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Physical Science, Biology, General Science and Research, Biochemistry, Physics, Experimentation, Chemistry, Environmental Science

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Vibrations, Mechanics, Torque (Physics), Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Physics

    4.8
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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Biotech — From Science to Business

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Business Modeling, Commercialization, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Feasibility Studies, Business Valuation, Market Opportunities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Product Development, Team Building, Regulatory Requirements

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biology, Physiology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Research

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    329 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Analyzing the Universe: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
  • Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology: Tel Aviv University
  • Life on Earth: Diversification and Extinctions: University of Cape Town
  • Systems Biology and Biotechnology Capstone: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Space is Everywhere: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Spacecraft Dynamics Capstone: Mars Mission: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Origens da Vida no Contexto Cósmico: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Kinetics: Studying Spacecraft Motion: University of Colorado Boulder

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