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These are the top 56 Basic Science courses found from analyzing all discussions on Reddit that mention any Coursera course.

#1
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
#2
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
#3
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
#4
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
#5
Synapses, Neurons and Brains Course
These are very unique times for brain research
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Idan Segev
0 reddit posts
24 mentions
#6
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
#7
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
#8
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
#9
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
#10
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
#11
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
#12
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
#13
Fundamentals of Immunology Specialization
Learn basic concepts and vocabulary in immunology
Rice University
0 reddit posts
9 mentions
#14
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
#15
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
#16
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
#17
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
#18
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
#19
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
#20
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
#21
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
#22
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
#23
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
#24
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
#25
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
#26
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
#27
Clinical Epidemiology Course
Evidence forms the basis of modern medicine
Utrecht University
Diederick E. Grobbee
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#28
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
#29
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
#30
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
#31
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
#32
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
#33
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
#34
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
#35
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
#36
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
#37
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
#38
General Pathophysiology Course
Dear listeners
Saint Petersburg State University
Churilov Leonid Pavlovich
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#39
Evolution Today Course
In this course you will learn how evolution works
Universiteit Leiden
Menno Schilthuizen
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#40
The Changing Arctic Course
What will I learn? After taking this course you will have an understanding of Arctic
National Research Tomsk State University
Terry V. Callaghan
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#41
Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation Course
Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, yet almost nothing was known about their behavior in the
Duke University
Emily Boehm
1 reddit posts
0 mentions
#42
Tropical Parasitology Course
Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases
This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission,
Duke University
John A. Bartlett, M.D.
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#43
Introduction to Dental Medicine Course
The mouth is the window into human health
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Uri Hangorsky
0 reddit posts
3 mentions
#44
Emergence of Life Course
How did life emerge on Earth? How have life and Earth co-evolved through geological
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bruce W. Fouke, Ph.D.
1 reddit posts
1 mentions
#45
Science Literacy Course
Fake news or good science? In a world where we have access to unlimited information, it is hard to sift
University of Alberta
Dr. Claire Scavuzzo
0 reddit posts
4 mentions
#46
Introduction to Translational Science Course
Translational science seeks to speed up the process of moving research discoveries from the laboratory
University of Rochester
Martin S. Zand, MD, PhD
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#47
Introduction to Forensic Science Course
We have all seen forensic scientists in TV shows, but how do they really work? What
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Roderick Bates
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#48
Advanced Neurobiology I Course
Hello everyone
Peking University
Yan Zhang
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#49
Osteoarchaeology Course
The Truth in Our Bones
This course is about what we can learn from examining the human skeleton, and how we can use this knowledge
Universiteit Leiden
Andrea Waters-Rist
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#50
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health Course
In today’s world, mental illness and distress are common and these account for a significant burden of
The University of Sydney
Sonia Kumar
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#51
Circadian clocks Course
how rhythms structure life
This course is geared towards starting undergraduate students
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Martha Merrow
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#52
Introduction to Algae Course
This course was produced by the Algae Technology Educational Consortium and UC San Diego with
University of California San Diego
Dr. Stephen Mayfield
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#53
Industrial Biotechnology Course
Fossil fuels have been the primary energy source for society since the Industrial Revolution
University of Manchester
Prof. Nicholas Turner
0 reddit posts
2 mentions
#54
Ecology Course
Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens
American Museum of Natural History
Ana Luz Porzecanski
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#55
Anatomy Course
Gastrointestinal, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you’ll learn about the various digestive,
University of Michigan
Glenn M. Fox
0 reddit posts
1 mentions
#56
Anatomy Specialization
Learn the Foundations of Human Anatomy
University of Michigan
Glenn M. Fox
0 reddit posts
3 mentions