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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 California San Diego

      Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships

      Skills you'll gain: Student Engagement, Algorithms, Diversity Awareness, Pedagogy, Facebook, Instructional Strategies, Programming Principles, Student-Centred Learning, Teaching, Data Storage, Education and Training, Software Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, Image Analysis, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Computer Science, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Thinking, Computer Graphics

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Water Resources, Environment and Resource Management, Environmental Science, Biology, Research Reports, Environment, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Technical Documentation, Environmental Regulations, Microbiology, Chemistry

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Leeds

      Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making

      Skills you'll gain: Resource Allocation, Operations Research, Production Planning, Graph Theory, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Mathematical Modeling, Process Optimization, Network Planning And Design, Complex Problem Solving, Computational Logic, Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Cryptography

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming Tools, Algorithms, Data Structures

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rice University

      Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

      Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Social Studies, Culture, World History, Timelines, Scientific Methods, Research, Human Development, Biology, Cultural Diversity, Environment, Research Methodologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

      Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions

      Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, GitHub, Docker (Software), Scientific Methods, Software Development, Development Environment, Test Automation, Bioinformatics, Science and Research, Automation, Debugging, YAML

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      American Psychological Association

      Less Stress, Better Health

      Skills you'll gain: Stress Management, Resilience, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Behavioral Health, Scientific Methods, Social Skills, Problem Solving, Biology, Cardiology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties

      Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Anatomy, Geriatrics, Biology, Research

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Leeds

      Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Regulations, Environment, Taxonomy, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Collection, Biology, Data Visualization, Physics

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Select Topics in Python: Natural Language Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Text Mining, Large Language Modeling, Natural Language Processing, Data Processing, Data Transformation, Python Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Verification and Synthesis of Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, Automation, Systems Design, Systems Analysis, Real-Time Operating Systems, Algorithms

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      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Requirement Specifications for Autonomous Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Theoretical Computer Science, System Requirements, Agentic systems, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Control Systems, Linear Algebra, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

      Build toward a degree

      3.4
      Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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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

    • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Relationships: University of California San Diego
    • Wetland Science & Management: Fundamentals to Conservation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making: University of Leeds
    • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
    • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
    • Smarter Scientific Software Development with GitHub Actions: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    • Less Stress, Better Health: American Psychological Association
    • Movement Capabilities Depend on Neuromuscular Properties: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Aeroecology: Exploring Biodiversity with Radar: University of Leeds
    • Select Topics in Python: Natural Language Processing: Codio

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