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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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      University of Colorado Boulder

      The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics

      Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Oncology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Medical Science and Research, Precision Medicine, Healthcare Ethics, Emerging Technologies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Network Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Data Analysis, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Analysis, Data Mapping, Interactive Data Visualization, Taxonomy, Databases

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      249 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R Programming, Simulations, Applied Mathematics, Graph Theory, Data Analysis, Probability, Statistical Analysis, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Toronto

      Plant Bioinformatics Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Bioinformatics, Research Reports, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Biology, Analysis, Data Synthesis, Statistical Methods, Experimentation, Scientific Visualization

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Infectious Diseases, Life Sciences, Computational Thinking, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Biology, Science and Research

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École normale supérieure

      Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Mathematical Software, Physics, Simulations, Computational Logic, Numerical Analysis, Markov Model, Mechanics, Quantitative Research, Algorithms, Applied Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Program Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      265 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines

      Skills you'll gain: Human Development, Biology, Child Development, Music, Decision Making, Liberal Arts, Education and Training, Psychology, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Business Economics, Clinical Trials

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Politecnico di Milano

      Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Applications, Bioinformatics, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Algorithms, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, System Design and Implementation, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Code Review, Software Development, Prototyping, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Engineering, Javascript, Version Control, Programming Principles, Program Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Markov Model, Molecular Biology, Machine Learning Methods, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Molecular Evolution (Bioinformatics IV)

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Statistical Analysis, Molecular Biology, Graph Theory, Taxonomy, Tree Maps

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Plant Bioinformatics: University of Toronto
    • Computational and Graphical Models in Probability: Johns Hopkins University
    • Plant Bioinformatics Capstone: University of Toronto
    • Hacking COVID-19 — Course 5: Tracing SARS-CoV-2's Evolution: University of California San Diego
    • Statistical Mechanics: Algorithms and Computations: École normale supérieure
    • Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Practice: Politecnico di Milano
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy: University of Glasgow
    • Finding Mutations in DNA and Proteins (Bioinformatics VI): University of California San Diego

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