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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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      University of California San Diego

      Advanced Algorithms and Complexity

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Network Model, Advanced Mathematics, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Operations Research, Network Analysis, Data Structures, Linear Algebra, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Big Data, Python Programming, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
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      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algae Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Regulation and Legal Compliance, Commercialization, Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Regulatory Affairs, Production Process, New Product Development, Biology, Product Development, Process Optimization, Innovation, Environmental Science

      4.8
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      600 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Geneva

      Classical papers in molecular genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

      4.7
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      240 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Emory University

      Understanding Violence

      Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Mental Health, Social Justice, Public Health, Media and Communications, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Community Health, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Biology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Rochester

      Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      497 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), C and C++, Computer Programming, Computational Logic, Computer Science

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      945 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      The Brain and Space

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Spatial Analysis, Systems Thinking, Human Learning, Psychology, Image Analysis, Anatomy, Biology, Physics, General Science and Research

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      652 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Identifying Patient Populations

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Clinical Data Management, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Patient Evaluation, Epidemiology, Clinical Research, Biostatistics, Statistical Methods, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

      Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Numerical Analysis, Jupyter, NumPy, Applied Mathematics, Differential Equations, Simulations, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Calculus, Linear Algebra

      4.8
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      386 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Programación en Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Matplotlib, Python Programming, NumPy, Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Debugging, Data Manipulation, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Scripting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Object Oriented Programming

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Pseudocode, Data Modeling, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management, Data Structures, Algorithms, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Test Data, Data Validation, System Design and Implementation, Statistical Programming, Development Testing, Command-Line Interface, Computational Logic, Transaction Processing

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      227 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Advanced Algorithms and Complexity: University of California San Diego
    • Algae Biotechnology: University of California San Diego
    • Classical papers in molecular genetics: University of Geneva
    • Understanding Violence: Emory University
    • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
    • C++ Basics: Selection and Iteration: Codio
    • The Brain and Space: Duke University
    • Algorithms for Searching, Sorting, and Indexing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Identifying Patient Populations: University of Colorado System
    • Computers, Waves, Simulations: A Practical Introduction to Numerical Methods using Python: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)

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