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Basic Science
65 courses
Public Health
37 courses
Psychology
36 courses
Health Informatics
19 courses
Research
13 courses
Patient Care
14 courses
Animal Health
8 courses
Nutrition
8 courses
Healthcare Management
2 courses
Biology
1 courses

These are the top 100 Life Sciences courses found from analyzing all discussions on Reddit that mention any Coursera course.

#1
COVID-19 Contact Tracing Course
The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring
Johns Hopkins University
Emily Gurley, PhD, MPH
1 reddit posts
89 mentions
#2
Buddhism and Modern Psychology Course
The Dalai Lama has said that Buddhism and science are deeply compatible and has encouraged Western scholars
Princeton University
Robert Wright
10 reddit posts
145 mentions
#3
Everyday Parenting Course
The ABCs of Child Rearing
Everyday Parenting gives you access to a toolkit of behavior-change techniques that will make your typical day
Yale University
Alan E. Kazdin, PhD, ABPP
1 reddit posts
120 mentions
#4
Bioinformatics Specialization
Journey to the Frontier of Computational Biology
University of California San Diego
Pavel Pevzner
1 reddit posts
106 mentions
#5
Systems Biology and Biotechnology Specialization
Expertise for Professionals and Students in Biotechnology and Biomedical Data Sciences
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Ravi Iyengar, PhD
1 reddit posts
21 mentions
#6
Medical Neuroscience Course
Medical Neuroscience explores the functional organization and neurophysiology of the human central nervous
Duke University
Leonard E. White, Ph.D.
1 reddit posts
47 mentions
#7
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution Course
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at
Duke University
Dr. Mohamed Noor
5 reddit posts
43 mentions
#8
Writing in the Sciences Course
This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises
Stanford University
Dr. Kristin Sainani
1 reddit posts
30 mentions
#9
Fighting COVID-19 with Epidemiology Course
A Johns Hopkins Teach-Out
This free Teach-Out is for anyone who has been curious about how we identify and measure outbreaks like
Johns Hopkins University
Gypsyamber D'Souza, PhD, MS, MPH
0 reddit posts
20 mentions
#10
Ebola Virus Disease Course
An Evolving Epidemic
Learn about the evolving Ebola epidemic and its various aspects including disease prevention, management and
Emory University
Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#11
Psychological First Aid Course
Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model:
Johns Hopkins University
George Everly, Jr., PhD
2 reddit posts
20 mentions
#12
Moralities of Everyday Life Course
How can we explain kindness and cruelty? Where does our sense of right and wrong come from? Why do people so
Yale University
Paul Bloom
3 reddit posts
21 mentions
#13
Understanding the Brain Course
The Neurobiology of Everyday Life
Learn how the nervous system produces behavior, how we use our brain every day, and how neuroscience
The University of Chicago
Peggy Mason
0 reddit posts
14 mentions
#14
Dog Emotion and Cognition Course
Dog Emotion and Cognition will introduce you to the exciting new study of dog psychology, what the latest
Duke University
Brian Hare
2 reddit posts
28 mentions
#15
Introduction to Reproduction Course
Do you have questions about sex hormones or menstrual cycles? This is a crash-course in human
Northwestern University
Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
8 mentions
#16
A Life of Happiness and Fulfillment Course
What are the determinants of a happy and fulfilling life? This is surely one of life’s biggest
Indian School of Business
Dr. Rajagopal Raghunathan
1 reddit posts
25 mentions
#17
Mind Control Course
Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Never in the history of humanity have so many people been feeling intense anxiety related to COVID-19 and
University of Toronto
Steve Joordens
1 reddit posts
26 mentions
#18
Synapses, Neurons and Brains Course
These are very unique times for brain research
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Idan Segev
0 reddit posts
24 mentions
#19
Child Nutrition and Cooking Course
Eating patterns that begin in childhood affect health and well-being across the lifespan
Stanford University
Maya Adam, MD
3 reddit posts
10 mentions
#20
Introductory Human Physiology Course
In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function
Duke University
Jennifer Carbrey
2 reddit posts
17 mentions
#21
Introduction to Psychology Course
This course will highlight the most interesting experiments within the field of psychology, discussing the
University of Toronto
Steve Joordens
0 reddit posts
20 mentions
#22
Stanford Introduction to Food and Health Course
Around the world, we find ourselves facing global epidemics of obesity, Type 2 Diabetes and other
Stanford University
Maya Adam, MD
0 reddit posts
23 mentions
#23
Social Psychology Course
Ever wonder why people do what they do? This course—which includes more than $1,000 of video and reading
Wesleyan University
Scott Plous
2 reddit posts
21 mentions
#24
Dino 101 Course
Dinosaur Paleobiology
Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian
University of Alberta
Philip John Currie, PhD
0 reddit posts
19 mentions
#25
Understanding Plants - Part I Course
What a Plant Knows
For centuries we have collectively marveled at plant diversity and form—from Charles Darwin’s early
Tel Aviv University
Professor Daniel Chamovitz, Ph.D.
3 reddit posts
22 mentions
#26
The Science of Gastronomy Course
This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
King L. Chow
2 reddit posts
15 mentions
#27
The Addicted Brain Course
This is a course about addiction to drugs and other behaviors
Emory University
Michael Kuhar, Ph.D.
4 reddit posts
11 mentions
#28
Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I) Course
Named a top 50 MOOC of all time by Class Central
University of California San Diego
Pavel Pevzner
0 reddit posts
11 mentions
#29
EDIVET Course
Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?
This course is for anyone interested in learning more about Veterinary Medicine, giving a “taster”
The University of Edinburgh
Dr Jessie Paterson
0 reddit posts
16 mentions
#30
Epidemics - the Dynamics of Infectious Diseases Course
Not so long ago, it was almost guaranteed that you would die of an infectious disease
The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. Ottar N. Bjornstad
0 reddit posts
13 mentions
#31
Epidemiology Course
The Basic Science of Public Health
Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Karin Yeatts
0 reddit posts
16 mentions
#32
Questionnaire Design for Social Surveys Course
This course will cover the basic elements of designing and evaluating questionnaires
University of Michigan
Frederick Conrad, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
9 mentions
#33
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Course
Animal welfare has been described as a complex, multi-faceted public policy issue which includes
The University of Edinburgh
Professor Nat Waran
2 reddit posts
7 mentions
#34
Positive Psychology Course
This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology,
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Barbara L. Fredrickson
1 reddit posts
6 mentions
#35
Bugs 101 Course
Insect-Human Interactions
Of all the animals on earth, which are the strongest for their size? What about the fastest? Who were the
University of Alberta
Dr. Maya Evenden
0 reddit posts
10 mentions
#36
Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization
Learn basic concepts and vocabulary in immunology
Rice University
0 reddit posts
9 mentions
#37
Epigenetic Control of Gene Expression Course
While the human genome sequence has transformed our understanding of human biology, it isn’t just
The University of Melbourne
Dr. Marnie Blewitt
0 reddit posts
9 mentions
#38
Visual Perception and the Brain Course
Learners will be introduced to the problems that vision faces, using perception as a guide
Duke University
Dale Purves
1 reddit posts
7 mentions
#39
Introduction to Systems Biology Course
This course will introduce the student to contemporary Systems Biology focused on
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Ravi Iyengar, PhD
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
#40
Gut Check Course
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
University of Colorado Boulder
Rob Knight
3 reddit posts
17 mentions
#41
Psychology of Popularity Course
The level of popularity you experienced in childhood and adolescence is still
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Mitch Prinstein
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
#42
Paleontology Course
Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds
Paleontology: Theropod Dinosaurs and the Origin of Birds is a five-lesson course teaching a comprehensive
University of Alberta
Philip John Currie, Ph.D
0 reddit posts
12 mentions
#43
The Horse Course Course
Introduction to Basic Care and Management
There are over 100 million horses, donkeys and mules in the world today and owners of these animals can be
University of Florida
Chris J. Mortensen, Ph.D.
1 reddit posts
7 mentions
#44
The Brain and Space Course
This course is about how the brain creates our sense of spatial location from a variety of sensory and motor
Duke University
Dr. Jennifer M. Groh, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
6 mentions
#45
Become an EMT Specialization
EMT Medical and Trauma Emergency Care
University of Colorado System
0 reddit posts
11 mentions
#46
Chicken Behaviour and Welfare Course
This course explains the general principles of chicken behaviour and welfare, and the behavioural
The University of Edinburgh
Dr Victoria Sandilands
3 reddit posts
1 mentions
#47
Understanding Medical Research Course
Your Facebook Friend is Wrong
How can you tell if the bold headlines seen on social media are truly touting the next big thing or if the
Yale University
F. Perry Wilson
0 reddit posts
8 mentions
#48
Diabetes - a Global Challenge Course
Diabetes and obesity are growing health problems in rich and poor countries alike
University of Copenhagen
Jens Juul Holst
1 reddit posts
1 mentions
#49
The Bilingual Brain Course
This course explores the brain bases of bilingualism by discussing literature relevant to differences in
University of Houston
Arturo E. Hernandez
0 reddit posts
7 mentions
#50
Science of Exercise Course
Learners who complete Science of Exercise will have an improved physiological understanding of
University of Colorado Boulder
Robert Mazzeo, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
15 mentions
#51
Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials Course
Clinical trials are experiments designed to evaluate new interventions to prevent or treat disease in
Johns Hopkins University
Janet Holbrook, PhD, MPH
0 reddit posts
7 mentions
#52
Experimental Methods in Systems Biology Course
Learn about the technologies underlying experimentation used in systems biology, with
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Marc Birtwistle, PhD
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#53
Unethical Decision Making in Organizations Course
This course 'Unethical decision making in organizations : A seminar on the dark side of the force' will
University of Lausanne
Guido Palazzo
2 reddit posts
3 mentions
#54
Bioinformatic Methods I Course
Large-scale biology projects such as the sequencing of the human genome and gene expression surveys using
University of Toronto
Nicholas James Provart
0 reddit posts
7 mentions
#55
Positive Psychology Course
Resilience Skills
Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr
University of Pennsylvania
Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
13 mentions
#56
Mindware Course
Critical Thinking for the Information Age
Most professions these days require more than general intelligence
University of Michigan
Richard E. Nisbett
0 reddit posts
9 mentions
#57
Paleontology Course
Ancient Marine Reptiles
Paleontology: Ancient Marine Reptiles is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the
University of Alberta
Michael Caldwell
0 reddit posts
8 mentions
#58
Paleontology Course
Early Vertebrate Evolution
Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution is a four-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of the
University of Alberta
Alison Murray, Ph.D
0 reddit posts
6 mentions
#59
Preventing Chronic Pain Course
A Human Systems Approach
Chronic pain is at epidemic levels and has become the highest-cost condition in health care
University of Minnesota
Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS
1 reddit posts
2 mentions
#60
Bioinformatic Methods II Course
Large-scale biology projects such as the sequencing of the human genome and gene expression surveys using
University of Toronto
Nicholas James Provart
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
#61
Reducing Gun Violence in America Course
Evidence for Change
Reducing Gun Violence in America: Evidence for Change is designed to provide learners with the best
Johns Hopkins University
Daniel W. Webster, ScD, MPH
1 reddit posts
37 mentions
#62
Music as Biology Course
What We Like to Hear and Why
The course will explore the tone combinations that humans consider consonant or dissonant, the scales we use,
Duke University
Dale Purves
0 reddit posts
6 mentions
#63
Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings Course
Welcome to Spanish for Successful Communication in Healthcare Settings
Rice University
Maria Victoria Abad Rabat
0 reddit posts
7 mentions
#64
An Introduction to Global Health Course
This course will provide you with an overview of the most important health challenges facing the world
University of Copenhagen
Flemming Konradsen
1 reddit posts
1 mentions
#65
Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students Course
Understanding the clinical terms and abbreviations commonly used during verbal or written communication
University of Pittsburgh
Valerie Swigart, Ph.D. R.N.
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
#66
Introduction to Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Course
We will introduce methods to perform systematic reviews and meta-analysis of clinical trials
Johns Hopkins University
Tianjing Li, MD, MHS, PHD
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
#67
Getting started in cryo-EM Course
This class covers the fundamental principles underlying cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) starting with the basic
Caltech
Grant J. Jensen
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#68
Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics Course
Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described
University of Minnesota
Matt McGue
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
#69
Dynamical Modeling Methods for Systems Biology Course
An introduction to dynamical modeling techniques used in contemporary Systems Biology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Eric Sobie, PhD
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#70
Network Analysis in Systems Biology Course
An introduction to data integration and statistical methods used in contemporary Systems
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Avi Ma’ayan, PhD
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#71
Drug Development Course
The University of California San Diego, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of California San Diego
Williams S. Ettouati, Pharm.D.
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#72
Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management Course
Learn about the impact of infectious disease on sustainable animal-based food
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jim Lowe, DVM, MS, Dip ABVP (Food Animal)
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#73
Chemicals and Health Course
This course covers chemicals in our environment and in our bodies and how they impact our health
Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Megan Weil Latshaw, PhD
1 reddit posts
1 mentions
#74
Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding Course
Stanford's Short Course on Breastfeeding was designed for new mothers and the people who support them
Stanford University
Maya Adam, MD
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#75
The New Nordic Diet - from Gastronomy to Health Course
The New Nordic Diet is a new food culture developed in 2009-13 with key emphasis on gastronomy, health,
University of Copenhagen
Dr Arne Astrup, MD, DMSc.
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#76
Confronting Gender Based Violence Course
Global Lessons for Healthcare Workers
This course introduces participants from the healthcare sector to gender based violence (GBV),
Johns Hopkins University
Michele Decker, ScD, MPH
1 reddit posts
0 mentions
#77
Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology) Course
To acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts of genomics and biotechnology, and
University of Maryland, College Park
Raymond J. St. Leger
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#78
Systems Science and Obesity Course
Systems science has been instrumental in breaking new scientific ground in diverse fields such as
Johns Hopkins University
Jessica Jones-Smith
1 reddit posts
0 mentions
#79
Data Management for Clinical Research Course
This course presents critical concepts and practical methods to support planning, collection, storage, and
Vanderbilt University
Stephany Duda, PhD
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#80
Clinical Epidemiology Course
Evidence forms the basis of modern medicine
Utrecht University
Diederick E. Grobbee
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#81
The Truth About Cats and Dogs Course
What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags
The University of Edinburgh
Miss Hayley Walters, RVN
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#82
Genomics Course
Decoding the Universal Language of Life
What is a genome? A genome contains all of the information that a cell needs to
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Gene E. Robinson
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#83
Everyday Chinese Medicine Course
This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prof. Vincent CHUNG
1 reddit posts
1 mentions
#84
Sleep Course
Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society
The objective of this course is to give students the most up-to-date information on the biological,
University of Michigan
Ralph Lydic, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#85
Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II) Course
You may have heard a lot about genome sequencing and its potential to usher in an era of
University of California San Diego
Pavel Pevzner
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
#86
Stories of Infection Course
This course introduces learners to a variety of infectious diseases using a patient-centered, story-based
Stanford University
Maya Adam, MD
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#87
Lactation Biology Course
Lactation and especially milk, which is the product of that unique mammalian process,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Walter Hurley, PhD
1 reddit posts
0 mentions
#88
Schizophrenia Course
The main goal of this class is to gain an introductory exposure to the nature of the psychiatric disorder
Wesleyan University
Matt Kurtz
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#89
Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis; a journey from basis to clinic. Course
In this anatomy course you will explore the organs involved in our food digestion and discover the common causes of abdominal and pelvic
Universiteit Leiden
Marco De Ruiter, PhD
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#90
Classical papers in molecular genetics Course
You have all heard about the DNA double helix and genes
University of Geneva
Dominique Belin
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#91
Positive Psychology Course
Character, Grit and Research Methods
Learners discover how apply to research methods to their study of Positive Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Claire Robertson-Kraft, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#92
Epidemics Course
“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human
The University of Hong Kong
Gabriel M. Leung (HKU)
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#93
Gender and Sexuality Course
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
What is sex? What is gender? What is sexuality? What do we mean by LGBTQIA? How are these concepts
University of Pittsburgh
Julie Beaulieu
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#94
Introduction to the Biology of Cancer Course
Over 500,000 people in the United States and over 8 million people worldwide are dying every year from
Johns Hopkins University
Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#95
Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness. Course
Renowned exercise physiologists Martin Gibala and Stuart Phillips of McMaster University teach the
McMaster University
Martin Gibala
0 reddit posts
5 mentions
#96
Evolution Course
A Course for Educators
How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary
American Museum of Natural History
Joel Cracraft, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#97
From Disease to Genes and Back Course
Human genetics explores the genetically determined similarities and differences between human
Novosibirsk State University
Gert Matthijs
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#98
Positive Psychology Course
Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science
Dr
University of Pennsylvania
Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#99
Fundamental Neuroscience for Neuroimaging Course
Neuroimaging methods are used with increasing frequency in clinical practice and basic research
Johns Hopkins University
Arnold Bakker
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#100
General Pathophysiology Course
Dear listeners
Saint Petersburg State University
Churilov Leonid Pavlovich
0 reddit posts
2 mentions