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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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      Stanford University

      Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Analysis, Probability, Design Strategies

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Development, Programming Principles, Javascript, Web Design, Computer Programming, Image Analysis, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Statistics for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, R Programming, Probability & Statistics, Data Analysis, Statistical Inference, Regression Analysis, Data Pipelines, Data Transformation, Data Processing

      4.2
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      375 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cape Town

      Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management

      Skills you'll gain: Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Science, Water Resources, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy, Governance, Environmental Monitoring, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Economics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      305 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Computational Social Science Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Network Analysis, Data Science, Machine Learning, Computational Thinking, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Simulations, Big Data, Scientific Methods

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      344 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Introduction to Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Biology, Systems Engineering, Bioinformatics, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Statistical Modeling

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      572 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Assembly Programming Challenge

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Graph Theory, Infectious Diseases, Network Analysis, Program Development, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Algorithms

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      346 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Infectious Diseases, Computational Thinking, Applied Mathematics, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      318 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Analysis Software, R Programming, Statistical Programming, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Software Installation, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithms on Strings

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Algorithms, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Precision Medicine, Life Sciences

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

      Experimental Methods in Systems Biology

      Skills you'll gain: Quantitative Research, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Analytical Skills, Biochemistry, Laboratory Experience, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Systems Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Image Analysis, Laboratory Equipment

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS: Duke University
    • Statistics for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Large Marine Ecosystems: Assessment and Management: University of Cape Town
    • Computational Social Science Methods: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to Systems Biology: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    • Genome Assembly Programming Challenge: University of California San Diego
    • Finding Hidden Messages in DNA (Bioinformatics I): University of California San Diego
    • Genome Sequencing (Bioinformatics II): University of California San Diego
    • Bioconductor for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University

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