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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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    Explore the Computational Biology Course Catalog

    • U

      University of Alberta

      Science & Religion 101

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Science and Research, Ancient History, Biology, Physics, Cultural Responsiveness, Discussion Facilitation, Anthropology

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      166 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise

      Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Event-Driven Programming, Scalability, C and C++, Distributed Computing, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, System Programming, Data Processing, Software Development, Performance Tuning, Hardware Architecture, Algorithms

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Mathematics Education, Interactive Design, Experimentation, Research, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Algebra, Geometry

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      129 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Women in environmental biology

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Environmental Science, Social Justice, Environmental Issue, Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Social Studies, Diversity Awareness, Science and Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      135 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      C

      Codio

      Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Maven, Data Import/Export, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), JSON, Java Programming, Debugging, JUnit, Java, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Restful API, Integrated Development Environments, File Management, Data Validation, Package and Software Management, Network Protocols, Unit Testing, Computational Thinking

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • J

      Johns Hopkins University

      Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Docker (Software), Software Development Tools, Containerization, Bioinformatics, Health Informatics, Science and Research, Automation, Medical Science and Research, Technical Communication

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      S

      Scrimba

      Learn Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, File Management, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      I

      Imperial College London

      How Vaccines Work

      Skills you'll gain: Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Medical Science and Research, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical Trials, New Product Development, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Manufacturing Processes

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • D

      Duke University

      人体生理学导论(中文版)

      Skills you'll gain: Respiration, Cardiology, Anatomy, Pulmonology, Kinesiology, Nephrology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Vital Signs, Biology, Stress Management, Biochemistry, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      103 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Issue, Systems Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Environmental Monitoring, International Relations, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Scientific Methods, Physics, Research, Chemistry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      Universidade de São Paulo

      Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time

      Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, Psychology, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      MedCerts

      The Heart, Blood, and Lungs

      Skills you'll gain: Pulmonology, Medical Terminology, Cardiology, Respiration, Medical Records, Pathology, Anatomy, Electocardiography, Laboratory Testing, Vital Signs, Biology, Infectious Diseases

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Science & Religion 101: University of Alberta
    • CUDA at Scale for the Enterprise: Johns Hopkins University
    • Diseño de Actividades con PhET para la Educación STEM: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Women in environmental biology: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Programming in Java: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio
    • Advanced Reproducibility in Cancer Informatics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Learn Python: Scrimba
    • How Vaccines Work: Imperial College London
    • 人体生理学导论(中文版): Duke University
    • Frozen in the Ice: Exploring the Arctic: University of Colorado Boulder

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