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    Study evolution to understand the development of life on Earth. Learn about natural selection, genetic variation, and evolutionary theory.

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    Explore the Evolution Course Catalog

    • A

      American Museum of Natural History

      Marine Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Environment, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Environmental Issue, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      513 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs

      Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Electrical Systems, Electronic Components, Electric Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Issue, Emerging Technologies, Energy and Utilities, Environmental Engineering, Environment, Manufacturing and Production

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universiteit Leiden

      Evolution Today

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Culture, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Microbiology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      167 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      439 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Environment, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Learning Theory, Training Programs, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Methods, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      4.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      639 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of North Texas

      Contemporary Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Molecular Biology, Respiration, Microbiology, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Tokyo

      From the Big Bang to Dark Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • T

      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Timelines, Research

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Environment, Precision Medicine, Biology, Health Systems, Medical Science and Research, Environmental Science, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Experimentation, Research, Scientific Visualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Marine Biology: American Museum of Natural History
    • EV Evolution: Comprehensive Introduction to EVs: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Evolution Today : Universiteit Leiden
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Contemporary Biology : University of North Texas
    • From the Big Bang to Dark Energy: The University of Tokyo
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh

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