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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 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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      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
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      383 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
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      93 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Combinatorics, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Software Testing, Probability, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Algorithms, Graphing, Simulations, Style Guides

      4.7
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      34 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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      537 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Scrimba

      Become a JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Debugging, Javascript, Pseudocode, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Data Structures, Business Logic, JSON, Web Development Tools, Scripting Languages, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Computer Programming, Front-End Web Development, Maintainability, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles

      4.6
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Trees and Graphs: Basics

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

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      170 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Columbia University

      Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Regression Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Financial Modeling, Statistical Methods, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Financial Data, Probability Distribution, Process Optimization, Algorithms

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Computational Thinking, Epidemiology, Medical Science and Research, Infectious Diseases, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Hong Kong

      口腔种植学 (Implant Dentistry)

      Skills you'll gain: Dentistry, Dental Procedures, Oral and Dental Care, Surgical Suturing, Dental Care, Treatment Planning, Contraindication, Surgery, Oral Health, Patient Evaluation, Patient Preparation, Health Technology, Medical Equipment and Technology, Medical Imaging, Preventative Care, Biology, Risk Analysis, Emerging Technologies

      4.9
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      80 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      数据结构基础

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Computational Thinking, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, C and C++, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Network Analysis

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      251 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Origins - Formation of the Universe, Solar System, Earth and Life: University of Copenhagen
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Introduction to Small Molecule Drug Discovery & Development: University of Cape Town
    • Principles of Computing (Part 1): Rice University
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra: The University of Sydney
    • Calculus: Single Variable Part 3 - Integration: University of Pennsylvania
    • Become a JavaScript Developer: Scrimba
    • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Computational Methods in Pricing and Model Calibration: Columbia University
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 3: Unraveling COVID-19's Origins: University of California San Diego

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