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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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      Imperial College London

      Immunology: Innate Immune System

      Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Biology, Oncology

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Copenhagen

      Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Pathology, Patient Evaluation, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Laboratory Testing, Medical Imaging, Biochemistry, Internal Medicine, Patient Treatment, Medical Science and Research, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Treatment Planning, Clinical Nutrition, Biology, Epidemiology, Pharmacotherapy

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Network Analysis, Computer Science, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Copenhagen

      Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Anthropology, Biology, Physical Science, World History, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Physics, Molecular Biology, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Animations, Interactive Design, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic

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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      计算机组成 Computer Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Architecture, Microarchitecture, Hardware Architecture, Computer Hardware, Systems Architecture, Computational Logic, Dataflow, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, OS Process Management, Peripheral Devices

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Introduction to advanced tomography

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Imaging, Jupyter, Image Analysis, 3D Modeling, Engineering Analysis, Analysis, Data Manipulation, Numerical Analysis, Data Analysis Software, Computational Thinking, Data Processing, Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Simulation Software, Applied Mathematics, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      The University of Sydney

      Introduction to Linear Algebra

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic, Applied Mathematics, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics

      4.8
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacotherapy, Drug Interaction, Healthcare Ethics, New Product Development, Medical Science and Research, Chemistry, Regulatory Compliance, Biology, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
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      91 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, General Science and Research, Experimentation

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      60 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Novartis

      Introduction to Drug Hunting

      Skills you'll gain: Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Competitive Intelligence, Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Patient Safety, Biology, Laboratory Research, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      University of Pennsylvania

      Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Calculus, Engineering Analysis, Differential Equations, Engineering Calculations, Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling

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

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

    • Immunology: Innate Immune System: Imperial College London
    • Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – The Essentials: University of Copenhagen
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
    • 计算机组成 Computer Organization: Peking University
    • Introduction to advanced tomography: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Introduction to Biology: Biodiversity: Rice University

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