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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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      Universidad de Palermo

      PsicologĂ­a

      Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Learning Theory, Human Development, Anatomy, Formal Learning, Creativity, Learning Styles, Culture, Education and Training, Language Competency, Child Development, Neurology, Cognitive flexibility, Social Sciences, Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties, Behavior Management, Computational Thinking, Visual Impairment Education, Research

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Stanford University

      Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bioinformatics, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Hebrew University of Jerusalem

      Synapses, Neurons and Brains

      Skills you'll gain: Human Learning, Learning Theory, Psychology, Neurology, Basic Electrical Systems, Anatomy, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Computational Thinking, Research, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Diabetes – the Essential Facts

      Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Epidemiology, Preventative Care, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Disparities, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Nutrition and Diet, Treatment Planning, Community Health, Kinesiology, Surgery, Clinical Nutrition, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Asset Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Simulations, Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Python Programming, Matplotlib

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Caltech

      The Science of the Solar System

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Life Sciences, Water Resources, Environment, Physics, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry, Research

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      806 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Python

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Web Development, Scripting, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Web Applications

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      VLSI CAD Part I: Logic

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Electronics Engineering, Hardware Design, Computer-Aided Design, Technical Design, Theoretical Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Architecture, Computer Engineering, Verification And Validation, Algorithms, Data Structures, Digital Design

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      553 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Chicago

      Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Environment, Physical Science, Environmental Issue, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Energy and Utilities, Simulations, Environmental Science, Chemistry

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      452 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Neurology, Pathology, Pulmonology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Cardiology, Urology, Respiratory Care, Gynecology, Respiration, Orthopedics, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Electocardiography, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, General Medicine, Medical Science and Research, Chronic Diseases, Kinesiology

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      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Understanding Obesity

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research, Mental and Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Socioeconomics, Nutrition and Diet, Health Disparities, Psychology, Stress Management, Economics, Biology

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Innate Immunity and B-Cell Function

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Biochemistry, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Biology, Microbiology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • PsicologĂ­a: Universidad de Palermo
    • Greedy Algorithms, Minimum Spanning Trees, and Dynamic Programming: Stanford University
    • Synapses, Neurons and Brains : Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    • Diabetes – the Essential Facts: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python: EDHEC Business School
    • The Science of the Solar System: Caltech
    • Introduction to Python: Coursera Project Network
    • VLSI CAD Part I: Logic: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Global Warming I: The Science and Modeling of Climate Change: The University of Chicago
    • Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology Fundamentals: MedCerts

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