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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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      Duke University

      Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Program Development, Debugging

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Hong Kong

      Materials in Oral Health

      Skills you'll gain: Oral and Dental Care, Dentistry, Dental Care, Oral Health, Laboratory Testing, Chemistry, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Medical Equipment and Technology, Health Technology, Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling, Engineering, Medical Imaging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      516 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Peking University

      生物信息学: 导论与方法

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biology, Big Data, Data Mining, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis Software, Algorithms, Database Development

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Leeds

      An Introduction to Programming using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Scripting, Automation, Virtual Environment, Computational Thinking, Debugging

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Imperial College London

      Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Public Health, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Preventative Care, Community Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Pathology, Laboratory Research, Pharmacology, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Biology, Medical History Documentation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Software Installation, Computational Thinking, Development Environment

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Algorithms, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Programming Principles, System Requirements, Computer Programming, Diversity Awareness, Education Software and Technology, Problem Solving, Cultural Responsiveness, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computational Logic, Animation and Game Design, Computer Science, Game Design, Data Structures, Brainstorming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      32 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, Python Programming

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Delivery Problem

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Operations Research, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Transportation Operations, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Combinatorics, Solution Design, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      374 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Quantitative Research, Molecular Biology, Research, Qualitative Research, Spatial Analysis, Data Processing, Data Collection

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 2: Decoding SARS-CoV-2's Secrets

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Laboratory Testing, Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Science and Research, Life Sciences

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Capstone Project

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Data Wrangling, Web Scraping, Natural Language Processing, Data Analysis, Big Data, Social Sciences, Databases, Computational Thinking, Data Visualization Software, Simulations, Semantic Web, Agentic systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

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

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

    • Pointers, Arrays, and Recursion: Duke University
    • Materials in Oral Health: The University of Hong Kong
    • 生物信息学: 导论与方法: Peking University
    • An Introduction to Programming using Python: University of Leeds
    • Foundations in Virology and Vaccinology: Imperial College London
    • Программирование для всех (начало работы с Python): University of Michigan
    • Computational Thinking & Block Programming in K-12 Education: University of California San Diego
    • Trees and Graphs: Basics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Delivery Problem: University of California San Diego
    • Researcher's guide to RNA sequencing data: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

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