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      Northwestern University

      Introduction to Reproduction

      Skills you'll gain: Obstetrics And Gynecology, Anatomy, Family Planning, Endocrinology, Oncology, Physiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biology

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Data Structures and Algorithms

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Network Routing, Program Development, Network Model, Bioinformatics, Operations Research, Data Storage, Development Testing, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Network Analysis, Programming Principles, File Systems, Computer Programming, Epidemiology, Social Network Analysis, Software Testing, Debugging

      4.6
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Event-Driven Programming, Algorithms, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Programming Principles, Application Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Probability, Computer Programming, Bioinformatics, Interactive Design, Program Development, Big Data, Python Programming, Data Analysis, User Interface (UI), Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science

      4.8
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of London

      Mathematics for Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Computer Graphics, Computational Thinking, General Mathematics, Systems Of Measurement, Algebra, Cryptography

      4.2
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)

      Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism

      Skills you'll gain: Physiology, Endocrinology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pathology, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Chronic Diseases, Oncology

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Probability

      4.8
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Dog Emotion and Cognition

      Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Compassion, Learning Theory, Social Skills, Empathy, Anthropology, Train The Trainer, Experimentation, Research, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Cultural Diversity, Cooperation, Non-Verbal Communication, Biology

      4.7
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Peking University

      Advanced Neurobiology II

      Skills you'll gain: Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Cell Biology, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology

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      161 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Drug Discovery

      Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Pre-Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Precision Medicine, Molecular Biology

      4.6
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Clinical Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Tidyverse (R Package), Clinical Data Management, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Modeling, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance, Medical Privacy, Data Manipulation, Predictive Modeling, Database Design, Clinical Informatics, Google Cloud Platform, Intensive Care Unit, Data Ethics, Data Quality, Risk Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Bioinformatics, Informatics, Text Mining, R Programming

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      American Museum of Natural History

      Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Systems Thinking, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Resource Management, Biology, Sustainable Development, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Case Studies, Mathematical Modeling

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Reproduction: Northwestern University
    • Data Structures and Algorithms: University of California San Diego
    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Fundamentals of Computing: Rice University
    • Mathematics for Computer Science: University of London
    • Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST)
    • Divide and Conquer, Sorting and Searching, and Randomized Algorithms: Stanford University
    • Dog Emotion and Cognition: Duke University
    • Advanced Neurobiology II: Peking University
    • Drug Discovery : University of California San Diego

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