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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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    • Y

      Yale University

      宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life)

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Science, Environment, Life Sciences, Storytelling, Liberal Arts, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Biology, Timelines, Cultural Sensitivity, Systems Thinking, World History, Physical Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Imperial College London

      What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Epidemiology, Microbiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Python Basics: Automation and Bots

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Automation, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Analysis, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Les Expressions Lambda et Java

      Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Functional Design, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      R

      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Urology, Anatomy, Gynecology, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Biology, Medical Terminology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      D

      Dartmouth College

      Question Reality: Mind

      Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Logical Reasoning, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Computer Science, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: New
      New
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      Free Trial
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      Indian Institute of Science

      Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Medical Equipment and Technology, Vital Signs, Chemistry, ISO 13485 Standard, Laboratory Equipment, Molecular Biology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Electocardiography, Neurology, Medical Imaging, Electronics, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Mammography, Oncology, Physics

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Anatomy, Respiratory Care, Patient Evaluation, Pathology, Internal Medicine, Nutrition and Diet, Biology

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Understand Big O Notation in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Scalability, Performance Analysis, Simulations, Algorithms, Complex Problem Solving, Business Metrics, Theoretical Computer Science, Operational Efficiency, Python Programming, Data Structures, Software Architecture, Computational Thinking

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Polar Peril

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Issue, Environmental Science, Mathematical Modeling, Physical Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Dartmouth College

      Free Will and Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Mindfulness, Human Learning, Biology, Psychology, Systems Thinking, Research, Experimentation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • 宇宙之旅:展现生命 (Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life): Yale University
    • What Do Viruses Do And How Do We Control Them: Imperial College London
    • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
    • Les Expressions Lambda et Java: Coursera Project Network
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Filtration and Reproduction: Rice University
    • Question Reality: Mind: Dartmouth College
    • Sensors and Systems for Biomedical Applications: Indian Institute of Science
    • Anatomy & Physiology: Exchange and Energy: Rice University
    • Understand Big O Notation in Python: Duke University

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