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Marine Biology Courses

Marine biology courses can help you learn about marine ecosystems, species identification, oceanography, and conservation strategies. You can build skills in field research techniques, data collection, and species monitoring. Many courses introduce tools like GIS software for mapping habitats, underwater drones for exploration, and laboratory equipment for analyzing water quality, all essential for conducting research and contributing to marine conservation efforts.

Popular Marine Biology Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Pearson

    The Field of Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Human Learning, Research, Endocrinology, Biology, Mental and Behavioral Health, Research Methodologies, Neurology, Physiology, Anatomy

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
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    Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

    Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development

    Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Sterilization, Biological Engineering, Microbiology, Process Control, Cell Cultures, Production Process, Biochemistry, Scalability, Manufacturing Processes, Process Development, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Sterile Procedure, Equipment decontamination

    ★ 4.7 (344) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Minnesota

    Garden Planning and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Design Elements And Principles, Plant Operations and Management, Planning, Land Management, Design, Adaptability, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Mitigation, Environment, Environmental Issue, Physical Science, Sustainable Development, Hydrology, Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Simulations, Energy and Utilities, Chemistry

    ★ 4.6 (460) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    The Brain and Space

    Skills you'll gain: Sensory Systems Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Neurology, Psychology, Electrophysiology, Experimentation, Anatomy

    ★ 4.7 (660) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Structural Analysis, Scientific Methods, Experimentation

    ★ 4.6 (247) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • L

    Lecturio

    Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Sensory Systems Analysis, Health Disparities, Molecular Biology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Chemistry, Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Psychology, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Sociology, Cultural Sensitivity, Analytical Chemistry, Immunology, Behavior Management, Biology, Decision Making, Taxonomy

    ★ 4.5 (20) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators

    Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Hazard Analysis, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Science and Research

    ★ 4.7 (231) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of California San Diego

    Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Biotechnology, Precision Medicine, Biochemistry, Brute-force attacks, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Python Programming

    ★ 4.6 (326) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

    Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Preventative Care, Blood Banking, Pathology, Laboratory Testing, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry

    ★ 4.8 (332) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Peking University

    生物信息学: 导论与方法

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Algorithms, Data Analysis Software

    ★ 4.8 (189) · Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry I: Principles and Practices

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Land Management, Sustainable Development, Sustainable Systems, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Science, Climate Change Adaptation, General Science and Research, Research, Biology

    ★ 4.8 (71) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular marine biology courses

  • The Field of Psychology: Pearson
  • Introduction to Industrial Bioprocess Development: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
  • Garden Planning and Management: University of Minnesota
  • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
  • The Brain and Space: Duke University
  • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
  • Nursing Prerequisites: Essential Sciences for Future Nurses: Lecturio
  • The Dynamic Earth: A Course for Educators: American Museum of Natural History
  • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
  • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University

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