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Zoology Courses

Zoology courses can help you learn animal anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolutionary biology. You can build skills in species identification, data collection techniques, and ecological modeling. Many courses introduce tools such as field guides, statistical software for analyzing animal populations, and methods for conducting wildlife surveys. These skills and tools enable you to study animal interactions within ecosystems and contribute to conservation efforts.


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Popular Zoology Courses and Certifications


  • U

    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
    ·
    256 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • D

    Dartmouth College

    Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anthropology, Biology, Anatomy, 3D Assets, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Laboratory Research, Human Development, Child Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Life Sciences, Spatial Data Analysis, Orthopedics, Scientific Visualization, Timelines

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    9 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Columbia University

    Pets, Politics and Pandemics

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Complex Problem Solving, Problem Solving, Research, Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Systems Analysis, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Critical Thinking, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Human Learning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals, Self, and Society

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environmental Issue

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    146 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production

    Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacotherapy, Diagnostic Tests, Microbiology, Respiratory Therapy, Food Safety and Sanitation, Infectious Diseases, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Treatment Planning, Physiology, Immunology, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, Public Health

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    Immersify

    Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System

    Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Respiratory Care, Pulmonology, Oxygen Therapy, Patient Evaluation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Airway Management, Capillary, Anatomy, Physiology, Patient Treatment, Immunology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Changing Status and Perception of Animals

    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, Advocacy, Research

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    58 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    358 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • H

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Sex from Molecules to Elephants

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Anatomy, Anthropology, Environmental Science, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Physiology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    Universiteit Leiden

    Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic.

    Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Medical Imaging, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Diagnostic Radiology, General Surgery, Physiology, Clinical Assessment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Medical Terminology

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    457 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Sensory Science: The Senses

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Physiology, Human Factors, Anatomy, Psychology, Neurology, Experimentation, Chemistry, Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Y

    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    441 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Feeding the World: University of Pennsylvania
  • Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking: Dartmouth College
  • Pets, Politics and Pandemics: Columbia University
  • Animals, Self, and Society: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Respiratory Disease Control and Sustainable Livestock Production: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Breath of Life: Exploring the Respiratory System: Immersify
  • The Changing Status and Perception of Animals: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Sex from Molecules to Elephants: Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. : Universiteit Leiden

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