Free Online Basic Science Courses

Immerse yourself in basic science courses to build a strong foundation in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Enrolling in a basic science course will help you grasp the core principles and theories that govern the natural world.

58 Basic Science Courses

Advanced Neurobiology II

Peking University

Hello everyone! Welcome to advanced neurobiology! Neuroscience is a wonderful branch of science on how our brain perceives the external world, how our brain thinks,...

Anatomy

University of Michigan

In this Specialization you will explore human anatomy using a systems approach, and a vast library of multimedia materials, so you may understand the features of...

Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

Rice University

This course will provide a basic introduction to the human body. It will examine common organizational patterns and terms in anatomy. It will also provide a micro-level...

Anatomy: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Systems

University of Michigan

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will explore the interactive relationships of the cardiovascular, respiratory and urinary systems,...

Anatomy: Human Neuroanatomy

University of Michigan

In this anatomy course, part of the Anatomy Specialization, you will be introduced to the central and peripheral nervous systems. You will learn about basic neuroanatomy,...

Big Data Science with the BD2K-LINCS Data Coordination and Integration Center

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Library of Integrative Network-based Cellular Signatures (LINCS) is an NIH Common Fund program. The idea is to perturb different types of human cells with many...

Biology Everywhere

University of Colorado Boulder

Where have you experienced biology today? Journey through the science of life through the lens of our daily lives. This specialization is intended to bridge the...

Biology Everywhere Foundations

University of Colorado Boulder

In this course, we will explore the nature of science and biology. We will discuss what the “biology everywhere” philosophy means and the history of the “biology...

Cancer Biology

Johns Hopkins University

The healthcare system is a rapidly evolving field with new research leading to advancements in medicine. Developed at Johns Hopkins University and led by top-ranked...

Classical papers in molecular genetics

University of Geneva

You have all heard about the DNA double helix and genes. Many of you know that mutations occur randomly, that the DNA sequence is read by successive groups of three...

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

University of Alberta

Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology is a 12-lesson course teaching a comprehensive overview of non-avian dinosaurs. Topics covered: anatomy, eating, locomotion, growth,...

Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050

University of Western Australia

The Discover Best Practice Farming for a Sustainable 2050 Course is based on a clear vision: imagine best practice farming for 2050, start to implement these strategies...

Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

American Museum of Natural History

This course is an introduction to ecology and ecosystem dynamics using a systems thinking lens. Through a case study on Mozambique's Gorongosa National Park, learners...

Emergence of Life

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

How did life emerge on Earth? How have life and Earth co-evolved through geological time? Is life elsewhere in the universe? Take a look through the 4-billion-year...

Everyday Chinese Medicine

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

This course aims to serve as an education platform on Chinese medicine (CM) for the general public. Our primary goal is to empower healthcare choices by promoting...

Evidence-based Toxicology

Johns Hopkins University

Welcome to the Evidence-based Toxicology (EBT) course. In medicine and healthcare, evidence-based medicine has revolutionized the way that information is evaluated...

Evolution: A Course for Educators

American Museum of Natural History

How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants...

Feeding the World

University of Pennsylvania

This course will explore the concepts driving current food production science (population growth, urbanization, emerging affluence, resource constraints, and underlying...