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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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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry, Medical Terminology, Patient Evaluation

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      University of Toronto

      Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work

      Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Resilience, Biology, Self-Awareness, Cognitive flexibility, Persistence, Communication Strategies

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      328 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychology, Psychiatry, Biology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Behavior Management

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Machine Learning Methods, Biology, Data Mining, Computational Thinking, Statistical Methods, Data Analysis Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Data Structures, Data Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      211 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research

      Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Team Management, Mentorship, Collaborative Software, Technical Management, Health Informatics, Data Sharing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Research, Diversity Awareness, Interpersonal Communications, Devops Tools, Information Management, Record Keeping, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software)

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animation and Game Design, Storytelling, Debugging, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Animations

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      96 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Ancient History, European History, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Environmental Science

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      354 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      EDHEC Business School

      Advanced Portfolio Construction and Analysis with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Investment Management, Statistical Methods, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Asset Management, Estimation, Correlation Analysis, Analysis, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Regression Analysis, Python Programming, Risk Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      508 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Doing Clinical Research: Biostatistics with the Wolfram Language

      Skills you'll gain: Statistical Analysis, Quantitative Research, Data Visualization, Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Biostatistics, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Import/Export, Deep Learning, Spreadsheet Software, Machine Learning

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Anatomy & Physiology: Levels of Organization: Rice University
    • Games without Chance: Combinatorial Game Theory : Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Understanding and Managing the Stresses of Police Work: University of Toronto
    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Inflammation, Tolerance, Autoimmunity: Rice University
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • Introduction to Python Fundamentals: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Leadership for Cancer Informatics Research: Johns Hopkins University
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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