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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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      Fractal Analytics

      Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: IBM Cloud, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Computational Logic, Computer Architecture, Physics, Simulations, Critical Thinking

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Combinatorics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computational Logic, Mathematical Modeling

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      211 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Geographical Information Systems - Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Geographic Information Systems, Data Capture, NoSQL, Spatial Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Spatial Analysis, SQL, Databases, Metadata Management, Query Languages, Data Storage, Data Modeling

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      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Solution Design, Program Development, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Design Strategies, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Python Programming, Advanced Mathematics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      222 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      How Computers Work

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Science, Computer Systems, Computer Networking, Web Applications, Cybersecurity, Web Servers, Servers, Computational Thinking, User Accounts

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

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      Peking University

      计算导论与C语言基础

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computer Architecture, Program Development, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Emerging Technologies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Minnesota

      Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based

      Skills you'll gain: AI Personalization, Taxonomy, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Statistical Methods, Computational Thinking, Systems Design, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Descriptive Statistics, Algorithms, Microsoft Excel

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Moderna

      mRNAs as Medicines

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Precision Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Biochemistry, Medical Science and Research, Emerging Technologies, Biology, Infectious Diseases, Clinical Trials, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Oncology

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

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      University of Michigan

      البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Computational Logic, Development Environment

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Computational Vision

      Skills you'll gain: Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Artificial Neural Networks, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Network Model, Deep Learning, Computational Thinking, Psychology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (2): Optimization Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Linear Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Algorithms, Business Mathematics, Engineering Calculations, Process Improvement and Optimization, Mathematical Modeling, Resource Allocation, Computational Thinking, Calculus, Business Analytics, Decision Making

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

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      University of Colorado System

      Data Analysis and Representation, Selection and Iteration

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Analytical Skills, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Program Development, Debugging

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

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

    • Quantum Computing For Everyone - An Introduction : Fractal Analytics
    • Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory : Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Geographical Information Systems - Part 1: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • Dynamic Programming, Greedy Algorithms: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How Computers Work: University of London
    • 计算导论与C语言基础: Peking University
    • Introduction to Recommender Systems: Non-Personalized and Content-Based: University of Minnesota
    • mRNAs as Medicines: Moderna
    • البرمجة للجميع - بدء استخدام بايثون: University of Michigan
    • Computational Vision: University of Colorado Boulder

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