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    Explore computational biology for analyzing biological data. Learn to apply algorithms and models to study genomes, proteins, and biological systems.

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      Princeton University

      Algorithms, Part I

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science, Java, Java Programming, Computational Thinking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Testing

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      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la inteligencia artificial

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Computational Logic, Program Development, Artificial Intelligence, Markov Model, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Creativity, Game Theory, Engineering Software, Software Development, Generative AI, Python Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Machine Learning, Deductive Reasoning, Social Sciences, Machine Learning, Bioinformatics

      4.6
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      599 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Engineering Genetic Circuits

      Skills you'll gain: Markov Model, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Systems Design, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design Process, Engineering Analysis, Process Engineering, Failure Analysis, Differential Equations, Bioinformatics, Technical Design, Computational Thinking, Statistical Analysis, Probability, Life Sciences, Biology

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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Microsoft Visual Studio, C (Programming Language), Simulations, Analytical Skills, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Structures, Pseudocode, Computer Programming, Program Development, File Management, Problem Management, Functional Design, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Debugging, System Design and Implementation

      4.6
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      432 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Ancient History, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Taxonomy

      4.9
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      New York University

      Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Respiration, Stress Management, Pulmonology, Blood Pressure, Chronic Diseases, Cardiology, Kinesiology, Orthopedics, Health Systems, Anatomy, Biology, Neurology, Research

      4.8
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      527 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to Applied Cryptography

      Skills you'll gain: Public Key Infrastructure, Data Encryption Standard, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cryptography, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Encryption, Cryptographic Protocols, Scalability, Cybersecurity, Arithmetic, Authentications, Vulnerability Assessments, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, General Networking, Data Integrity

      4.6
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      995 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Discrete Optimization

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Combinatorics, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Programming Principles, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      779 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Toronto

      Data Visualization for Genome Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Data Storytelling, Bioinformatics, Dimensionality Reduction, Color Theory, Scatter Plots, Network Analysis, Heat Maps, R Programming, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Design Thinking

      4.8
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      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes - a Global Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Chronic Diseases, Precision Medicine, Clinical Trials, Nutrition and Diet, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Biology

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Access Bioinformatics Databases with Biopython

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Access, Molecular Biology, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Data Wrangling, Database Management Systems, Data Integration, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Python Programming

      4.5
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      44 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pathology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Sanitation, Clinical Laboratory Science, Public Health, Biology, Patient Evaluation, Preventative Care, Neurology, Patient Treatment, Pharmacotherapy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      710 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computational biology courses

    • Algorithms, Part I: Princeton University
    • Introducción a la inteligencia artificial: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Engineering Genetic Circuits: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Thinking with Beginning C Programming: University of Colorado System
    • Paleontology: Early Vertebrate Evolution: University of Alberta
    • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
    • Introduction to Applied Cryptography: University of Colorado System
    • Discrete Optimization: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Data Visualization for Genome Biology: University of Toronto
    • Diabetes - a Global Challenge: University of Copenhagen

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    Linear Algebra (10)
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