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      McMaster University

      DNA Decoded

      Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharmacology, Medical Science and Research, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Healthcare Ethics, Science and Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Programming Principles, Debugging, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Development Environment, Computer Science, Brainstorming

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Music Theory, Aesthetics, World Music, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Physiology, Biology

      4.3
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computational Thinking, Student Engagement, Event-Driven Programming, Programming Principles, Program Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Algorithms, Brainstorming

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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Debugging, Programming Principles, Technical Communication, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Algorithms, Student Engagement, Graphical Tools

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Human Anatomy & Physiology I

      Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Physiology, Neurology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Practices, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Life Sciences, Lifelong Learning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      142 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Manchester

      Industrial Biotechnology

      Skills you'll gain: Biotechnology, Sustainable Technologies, Process Engineering, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Sustainable Engineering, Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Biomedical Engineering, Materials science, Scalability

      4.7
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Computer Programming, Computer Science

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life

      Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Research, Physical Science, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.8
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

      Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Quality Assurance, Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Bioinformatics, Medical Laboratory, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Data Quality, Medical Science and Research, Biology, Public Health

      4.7
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Nested If Statements and Compound Conditionals

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Game Design

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy

      Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Anatomy, Endocrinology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Respiration, Gynecology, Hematology, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Orthopedics, Neurology, Urology, Nephrology, Kinesiology, Physiology, Medical Imaging, Sports Medicine, Biology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • DNA Decoded: McMaster University
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Sequences and Loops: University of California San Diego
    • Music as Biology: What We Like to Hear and Why: Duke University
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Variables and Nested Loops: University of California San Diego
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Abstraction, Methods, and Lists: University of California San Diego
    • Human Anatomy & Physiology I: Rice University
    • Industrial Biotechnology: University of Manchester
    • Computational Thinking for K-12 Educators: Conditional Loops and If Statements: University of California San Diego
    • Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life: The University of Edinburgh
    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods: Technical University of Denmark (DTU)

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