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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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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Food Safety and Sanitation, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Physiology, Sustainable Systems, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Caregiving, Environment and Resource Management

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    627 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Lecturio

    Microbiology Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Microbiology, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Hand Hygiene, Bloodborne Pathogens, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Taxonomy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Vanderbilt University

    Case Studies in Personalized Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Health Informatics, Biostatistics, Electronic Medical Record, Bioinformatics, Healthcare Ethics, General Medicine, Clinical Research, Psychiatry, Drug Development, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology

    4.8
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Peking University

    离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality

    Skills you'll gain: Theoretical Computer Science, Graph Theory, Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Spatial Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Computational Thinking, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Computer Science, Algorithms

    4.7
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    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Washington

    Programming Languages, Part C

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design Patterns, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Science, Debugging

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    463 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Environment, General Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Scientific Visualization, Systems Of Measurement, Chemistry

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    499 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Evolución

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Life Sciences, Course Development, Environment, World History, Cell Biology, European History, Taxonomy, Specimen Collection, Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Methods, Probability & Statistics

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Amsterdam

    Logic for Economists

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life

    Skills you'll gain: Liberal Arts, Environment, Culture, Biology, Creativity, Anthropology, Systems Thinking, Social Studies, Timelines, Environmental Science, Physics, Scientific Methods

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    440 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Ideal Gases

    Skills you'll gain: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling

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    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Basic Modeling for Discrete Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving, Enterprise Modeling, Graph Theory, Decision Support Systems, Computational Thinking, Data Modeling, Model Evaluation

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Quantitative Model Checking

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Logic, Markov Model, Verification And Validation, Theoretical Computer Science, Mathematical Modeling, Systems Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Probability, Algorithms, Probability Distribution

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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

  • Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Microbiology Foundations: Lecturio
  • Case Studies in Personalized Medicine: Vanderbilt University
  • 离散数学概论 Discrete Mathematics Generality: Peking University
  • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
  • Confronting The Big Questions: Highlights of Modern Astronomy: University of Rochester
  • Evolución: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Logic for Economists: University of Amsterdam
  • Journey of the Universe: The Unfolding of Life: Yale University
  • Ideal Gases: University of Colorado Boulder

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Image Processing (10)
Linear Algebra (10)
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