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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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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Parallel programming

      Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Computing, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Java Programming, Scalability, Computational Thinking, Performance Tuning

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Virginia

      Bacterial Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Microbiology, Taxonomy, Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      261 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Arizona

      Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Environmental Science, Research, Biochemistry, Physical Science, Science and Research, Microbiology, Physics, Data Analysis, Image Analysis, Chemistry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      514 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Materials Data Sciences and Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Information Management, Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Science, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Process Engineering, Process Development, Collaborative Software, Unstructured Data, Chemistry, Research, Big Data, Innovation, Interoperability, Predictive Modeling, Statistics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      348 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Ecology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Environmental Issue, Biology, Estimation, Demography, Natural Resource Management, Biostatistics, Taxonomy, Data Collection, Research Methodologies, Mathematical Modeling, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference

      Skills you'll gain: Bayesian Network, Sampling (Statistics), Statistical Inference, Machine Learning Methods, Markov Model, Graph Theory, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Probability Distribution, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      488 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents

      Skills you'll gain: Parent Communication, Patient Education And Counseling, Communication, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Persuasive Communication, Advocacy, Infectious Diseases, Community Health, Media and Communications, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Safety Assurance, Clinical Trials, Public Health, Child Health, Biology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      L&T EduTech

      Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Serial Peripheral Interface, Hardware Design, Electronics Engineering, Electronics, Internet Of Things, Electronic Systems, Computational Logic, Embedded Systems, Computer Architecture, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Components, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Semiconductors, Low Voltage, Schematic Diagrams, System Design and Implementation, Systems Design, Verification And Validation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming with Linux

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Computer Programming Tools, Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, Build Tools, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Unix, File Management, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Operating Systems, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Debugging, Computer Science, Software Engineering

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      405 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Histogram, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Decision Making, Scientific Methods, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Research, Education and Training, Creativity, Grant Applications, Business Economics, Economics, Pedagogy

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      Environmental Science

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Environmental Issue, Environmental Monitoring, Biology, Physical Science, Water Resources, Systems Engineering, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      284 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Parallel programming: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
    • Astrobiology: Exploring Other Worlds: University of Arizona
    • Materials Data Sciences and Informatics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Introduction to Biology: Ecology: Rice University
    • Probabilistic Graphical Models 2: Inference: Stanford University
    • COVID Vaccine Ambassador Training: How to Talk to Parents : Johns Hopkins University
    • Chip based VLSI design for Industrial Applications: L&T EduTech
    • C Programming with Linux: Dartmouth College
    • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder

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