Biology Courses and Certifications

Industrial Fermentation

5 ratings at edX

Get introduced to the essentials of industrial fermentation processes, which convert renewable feedstocks into biomaterials, chemicals, nutrition products and biofuels with the help of microorganisms.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sensory Systems

2 reviews

This course examines the neural bases of sensory perception. The focus is on physiological and anatomical studies of the mammalian nervous system as well as behavioral studies of animals and humans.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

Explore how neuromuscular properties shape movement capabilities, examining fatigue, strength training, aging, and recovery from nervous system injuries. Gain insights into physical performance and adaptability.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundamental Neural Pathways For Movement

Explore neural pathways governing movement, from simple reflexes to complex locomotion. Gain insights into how the nervous system generates and modulates activation signals for various motor tasks.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Modeling and Analysis

Learn to model, simulate, and analyze genetic circuits using SBML, ODEs, and stochastic methods. Explore advanced algorithms and apply computational analysis for optimal genetic circuit design.

• Coursera
• 1 day 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Engineering Genetic Circuits: Abstraction Methods

Learn techniques for simplifying and analyzing genetic circuit models, including reaction-based abstraction, piecewise approximations, Markov chains, state-based abstraction, and stochastic model checking.

• Coursera
• 17 hours 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing

11 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential study design and analysis skills for competitive biomedical research grant proposals. Covers scope alignment, variable relationships, power analysis, and strategies for statistical support and mentoring.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Immunology: Autoimmunity, Allergy, and Transplants

61 ratings at Coursera

Explore autoimmunity, allergies, and transplant rejection mechanisms. Examine causes of overactive immune responses, their effects, and potential treatments for disorders like lupus, asthma, and graft rejection.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Biomedical Equipment: Repair, Maintenance and Healthcare Technology Management

Learn to repair, maintain, and manage biomedical equipment in healthcare settings, focusing on practical skills for low-resource environments and effective lifecycle management strategies.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $100.00
• 2 courses

Microcredential

Industrial Biotechnology and Industrial Fermentation

Explore industrial biotech and fermentation processes for sustainable production of materials, nutrition, and energy using microorganisms and renewable feedstocks. Apply design thinking to innovate and commercialize.

• edX
• 14 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $338.00
• 2 courses

How Vaccines Work

57 ratings at Coursera

Explore the science behind vaccines, from immune system basics to epidemiology, clinical trials, and challenges in developing new vaccines for emerging and endemic diseases.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Neuroscience Reconstructed: Genetics and Development

6 ratings at edX

Explore neurogenetics, brain development, and genomics. Learn about gene expression, embryonic development, and applications in neuroscience, including gene therapy and big data analysis.

• edX
• 9 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Simulating a Hippocampus Microcircuit

Gain skills to analyze and simulate rodent hippocampus microcircuit models using Human Brain Project tools. Learn to reconstruct neural networks and conduct simulation experiments.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Transmission electron microscopy for materials science

Learn about the fundamentals of transmission electron microscopy in materials sciences: you will be able to understand papers where TEM has been used and have the necessary theoretical basis for taking a practical training on the TEM.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 5-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

MedCerts

Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Fundamentals

189 ratings at Coursera

Explore medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology fundamentals. Learn about cells, body systems, and medical language used in healthcare to enhance your understanding of the human body.

• Coursera
• 10 hours 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course