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Computational Biology Courses

Computational biology courses can help you learn genetic sequencing, protein structure prediction, and biological data analysis. You can build skills in algorithm development, statistical modeling, and data visualization techniques. Many courses introduce tools like Python, R, and bioinformatics software, that support analyzing complex biological datasets and simulating biological processes.


Popular Computational Biology Courses and Certifications


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    Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    生命科学发展史

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Ancient History, Physiology, Biology, Anthropology, Culture, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, European History, Cell Biology, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Creatividad computacional

    Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Algorithms, Musical Composition, Art History, Music History

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    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

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Natural Resource Management, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Spatial Analysis, Research Methodologies, Biology

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Science of Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Electrophysiology, Rehabilitation, Exercise Science, Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Exercise Therapy, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Physiology, Geriatrics, Control Systems, Coordination, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Biology

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Our Place in the Cosmos

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Geospatial Information and Technology, Physical Science, Geographic Information Systems, Physics, Environmental Science, Spatial Analysis, Environment, General Science and Research, Remote Access Systems, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Biology, Scientific Methods, Research, Timelines, Systems Of Measurement

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Florida

    Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management

    Skills you'll gain: Land Management, Environment and Resource Management, Plant Operations and Management, Sustainable Systems, Water Resources, Natural Resource Management, Environment, Environmental Science, Biology

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    University of California San Diego

    Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future

    Skills you'll gain: Technical Communication, Education Software and Technology, Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Big Data, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Storage, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Data Science, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Databases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EIT Digital

    System Validation (3): Requirements by modal formulas

    Skills you'll gain: Verification And Validation, Computational Logic, System Requirements, Data Validation, Functional Requirement, Systems Design, Theoretical Computer Science

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Packt

    Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Computer Hardware, Cryptography, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Emerging Technologies, Technical Documentation, Theoretical Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Simulations

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    Universidad Nacional de Colombia

    Programación con Python, nivel básico

    Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Debugging, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Program Development, Computational Logic, Python Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Testing

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    Codio

    C++: Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, C++ (Programming Language), Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • 生命科学发展史: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Creatividad computacional: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Off the Clock: The Many Faces of Time: Universidade de São Paulo
  • Agroforestry IV: Climate, Carbon Storage and Agroforestry: University of Florida
  • The Science of Movement: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Our Place in the Cosmos: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Agroforestry III: Principles of Plant and Soil Management: University of Florida
  • Teaching Impacts of Technology: Workplace of the Future: University of California San Diego
  • System Validation (3): Requirements by modal formulas: EIT Digital
  • Quantum Computing with Qiskit and Advanced Algorithms: Packt

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