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      Johns Hopkins University

      Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Product Testing, Hazard Analysis, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Cell Cultures, Environmental Science, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Mining

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Erasmus University Rotterdam

      Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Science Literacy

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Feeding the World

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Food Safety and Sanitation, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Production Process, Environment, Sustainability Standards, Sustainable Development, Pollution Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Economics

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      254 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Systems Science and Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Epidemiology, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Network Analysis, Public Health, Agentic systems, Social Determinants Of Health, Behavioral Health, Economics, Software Installation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      205 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Academy of Sports Medicine

      Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition Education, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition and Diet, Patient Education And Counseling

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      39 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Material Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Materials science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Structural Analysis, Physical Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Edible Insects

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Culture, Nutrition and Diet, Innovation, Food Safety and Sanitation, Cultural Diversity, Sustainability Standards, Environment and Resource Management, Economic Development, Environmental Science, Biology, Pharmaceuticals, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2

      Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Energy and Utilities, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Process Engineering, Thermal Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Our Energy Future

      Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Energy and Utilities, Electrical Power, Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Development, Environmental Policy, Oil and Gas, Sustainable Technologies, Environment, Socioeconomics, Environmental Science, Biological Engineering, Economics, Chemical Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      American Council on Exercise

      Foundations of Exercise and Nutrition

      Skills you'll gain: Exercise Science, Nutrition and Diet, Safety Training, Kinesiology, Health Education, Injury Prevention, Anatomy, Physiology, Coaching, Goal Setting

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular food science courses

    • Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications: Johns Hopkins University
    • Reality Bites: Introduction to metaphysics: Erasmus University Rotterdam
    • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
    • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
    • Systems Science and Obesity: Johns Hopkins University
    • Understanding Food Labels and Portion Sizes: National Academy of Sports Medicine
    • Material Processing: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Edible Insects: National Taiwan University
    • Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 2: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University

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