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The Best Basic Science Courses

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Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

Introduction to the Biology of Cancer

Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying every year from cancer. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
165,136 students
$0
🕑 3h 45m video
Johns Hopkins University

9.0

Writing in the Sciences

Writing in the Sciences

This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks f…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
244,154 students
$0
🕑 14h 21m video
Stanford University

8.5

Introductory Human Physiology

Introductory Human Physiology

In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body’s nine o…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
369,658 students
$0
🕑 18h 39m video
Duke University

9.2

Science of Exercise

Science of Exercise

Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of how your body responds to exercise, and will be able to identi…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
266,033 students
$0
🕑 4h 20m video
University of Colorado Boulder

8.9

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, …
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
53,898 students
$0
🕑 7h 4m video
University of Alberta

9.1

Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park,…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
44,912 students
$0
🕑 4h 18m video
American Museum of Natural History

9.0

Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health

In today’s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of disability within our community. At the same time, the…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
175,063 students
$0
🕑 5h 40m video
University of Sydney

9.0

Industrial Biotechnology

Industrial Biotechnology

Fossil fuels have been the primary energy source for society since the Industrial Revolution. They provide the raw material for the manufacture of many every…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
54,353 students
$0
🕑 7h 9m video
University of Manchester

9.1

The Addicted Brain

The Addicted Brain

This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors. It will describe what happens in the brain and how this information helps us deal with and ove…
Coursera rating:
4.6
★★★★★ 4.6/5
159,235 students
$0
🕑 6h 13m video
Emory University

8.7

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

Understanding the Brain: The Neurobiology of Everyday Life

Learn how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience can explain the common problems afflicting people today….
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
196,328 students
$0
🕑 17h 51m video
University of Chicago

9.3

Understanding Cancer Metastasis

Understanding Cancer Metastasis

Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying from cancer every year. As people live longer, the incidence of cancer…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
45,075 students
$0
🕑 2h 41m video
Johns Hopkins University

8.2

The Science of Stem Cells

The Science of Stem Cells

What promise do stem cells hold for the treatment of medical conditions? In this five-part online course you will explore the history and basic biology of st…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
28,726 students
$0
🕑 4h 23m video
American Museum of Natural History

8.9

Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

Antimicrobial resistance – theory and methods

The course will cover the topics related to antimicrobial resistance with basic definitions and overview on antimicrobials their use and the emergence and sp…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
45,411 students
$0
🕑 5h 46m video
Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

9.0

Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging

Neuroimaging methods are used with increasing frequency in clinical practice and basic research. Designed for students and professionals, this course will in…
Coursera rating:
4.6
★★★★★ 4.6/5
51,290 students
$0
🕑 4h 11m video
Johns Hopkins University

8.0

Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will learn how the components of the integumentary system help protect our body (epidermis, d…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
64,185 students
$0
🕑 6h 52m video
University of Michigan

9.1

Introduction to Forensic Science

Introduction to Forensic Science

We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What is the science behind their work?The course aims to explain the scientifi…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
93,240 students
$0
🕑 12h 28m video
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

9.2

Understanding Plants - Part I: What a Plant Knows

Understanding Plants – Part I: What a Plant Knows

For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form—from Charles Darwin’s early fascination with stems and flowers to Seymour Krelborn’s …
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
76,736 students
$0
🕑 5h 34m video
Tel Aviv University

9.0

Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

Course 1 of a three course specialization called Fundamentals of Immunology. Each course in the specialization presents material that builds on the previous …
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
48,648 students
$0
🕑 8h 13m video
Rice University

9.0

Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

Epidemics – the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases

Not so long ago, it was almost guaranteed that you would die of an infectious disease. In fact, had you been born just 150 years ago, your chances of dying o…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
56,347 students
$0
🕑 10h 56m video
Pennsylvania State University

9.1

Anatomy of the Chest

Anatomy of the Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis

WARNING: THESE VIDEOS CONTAIN IMAGES OF HUMAN DISSECTION. MAY BE DISTURBING TO SOME.Human structure is important to all of us as it has been for millennia. …
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
57,348 students
$0
🕑 7h 18m video
Yale University

9.1

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested …
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
109,808 students
$0
🕑 14h 15m video
Duke University

9.2

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds

Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origins of birds. This course exami…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
23,039 students
$0
🕑 4h 40m video
University of Alberta

9.1

Biohacking Your Brain's Health

Biohacking Your Brain’s Health

With deteriorating health, particularly brain health, occurring at a global level, this course introduces you to methods for maximizing your brain’s fitness …
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
78,634 students
$0
🕑 3h 0m video
Emory University

8.8

Implant Dentistry

Implant Dentistry

Implant Dentistry is one of the most dynamic and rapidly developing areas within oral health care. In spite of increasing popularity of implantology, it is a…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
39,631 students
$0
🕑 6h 1m video
University of Hong Kong

9.3

Synapses

Synapses, Neurons and Brains

These are very unique times for brain research. The aperitif for the course will thus highlight the present “brain-excitements” worldwide. You will then beco…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
63,671 students
$0
🕑 13h 35m video
Hebrew University of Jerusalem

9.2

Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome

Imagine if there were an organ in your body that weighed as much as your brain, that affected your health, your weight, and even your behavior. Wouldn’t you …
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
77,774 students
$0
🕑 5h 55m video
University of Colorado Boulder

8.8

Introduction to Breast Cancer

Introduction to Breast Cancer

Welcome to an Introduction to Breast Cancer! In this course, we’ll learn a bit about the leading cause of cancer in women worldwide – from the basic biology…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
40,638 students
$0
🕑 8h 25m video
Yale University

9.2

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles

Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the evolutionary changes that occur when air-breathing ter…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
23,200 students
$0
🕑 5h 44m video
University of Alberta

9.1

Introduction to Dental Medicine

Introduction to Dental Medicine

The mouth is the window into human health. This course provides an overview of dental medicine to engage, educate, excite and assist you in improving the or…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
40,484 students
$0
🕑 6h 17m video
University of Pennsylvania

8.9

Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

Bugs 101: Insect-Human Interactions

Of all the animals on earth, which are the strongest for their size? What about the fastest? Who were the first animals to evolve flight? Insects take all of…
Coursera rating:
4.9
★★★★★ 4.9/5
31,090 students
$0
🕑 15h 36m video
University of Alberta

9.4

Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health

The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international touris…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
23,016 students
$0
🕑 2h 36m video
University of Copenhagen

8.9

Understanding Plants - Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

Understanding Plants – Part II: Fundamentals of Plant Biology

This class is aimed at people interested in understanding the basic science of plant biology. In this four lecture series, we’ll first learn about the struct…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
32,597 students
$0
🕑 2h 45m video
Tel Aviv University

9.0

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the origin of vertebrates. Students will explore the di…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
21,689 students
$0
🕑 3h 34m video
University of Alberta

9.0

Introduction to Algae

Introduction to Algae

This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with funding from the Algae Foundation, the National Renewable Energ…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
18,464 students
$0
🕑 4h 20m video
University of California San Diego

8.9

Chemicals and Health

Chemicals and Health

This course covers chemicals in our environment and in our bodies and how they impact our health. It addresses policies and practices related to chemicals, p…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
50,890 students
$0
🕑 6h 5m video
Johns Hopkins University

8.8

DNA Decoded

DNA Decoded

Are you a living creature? Then, congratulations! You’ve got DNA. But how much do you really know about the microscopic molecules that make you unique? Why i…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
23,983 students
$0
🕑 3h 8m video
McMaster University

8.9

Anatomy: Cardiovascular

Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary sys…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
23,875 students
$0
🕑 5h 30m video
University of Michigan

9.1

Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)

Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)

To acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts of genomics and biotechnology, and their implications for human biology, evolution, medicine, social …
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
52,399 students
$0
🕑 6h 57m video
University of Maryland, College Park

8.8

Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression

While the human genome sequence has transformed our understanding of human biology, it isn’t just the sequence of your DNA that matters, but also how you use…
Coursera rating:
4.8
★★★★★ 4.8/5
39,855 students
$0
🕑 11h 12m video
University of Melbourne

9.1

Everyday Chinese Medicine

Everyday Chinese Medicine

This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by prom…
Coursera rating:
4.7
★★★★★ 4.7/5
35,365 students
$0
🕑 1h 56m video
Chinese University of Hong Kong

8.8