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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


  • U

    University of Leeds

    An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science

    Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Logic, Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Cryptography, Graph Theory

    ★ 4.6 (34) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • P

    Politecnico di Milano

    Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Amazon Web Services, Hardware Architecture, Cloud Applications, Performance Tuning, Software Development, Computer Architecture, Dataflow, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Memory Management, Computational Logic, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.7 (77) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Ball State University

    Introduction to Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Analytics, Python Programming, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, NumPy, Data Processing, Code Reusability, Mathematical Software, Computational Logic

    ★ 4.7 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    Arizona State University

    Introduction to Python

    Skills you'll gain: Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, Computational Logic, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability

    ★ 4.3 (39) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
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  • T

    The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Human Musculoskeletal System, Sports Medicine, Pulmonology, Respiration, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Neurology, Cell Biology

    ★ 4.5 (21) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة

    Skills you'll gain: Software Engineering, Code Reusability, Program Development, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Software Development, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Game Design, Animations, Animation and Game Design

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • A

    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Research, Laboratory Experience

    ★ 4.8 (70) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Florida

    Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability

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

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • C

    Coursera

    Introduction to R: Basic R syntax

    Skills you'll gain: R (Software), R Programming, Computational Logic, Arithmetic, Statistical Programming, Development Environment, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export

    ★ 4.5 (52) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • N

    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Biochemical Assays, Laboratory Research, Biochemistry, Verification And Validation, Chemistry, Molecular Biology

    ★ 4.9 (39) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
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  • P

    Packt

    Learn PLC and HMI from Scratch (Basic)

    Skills you'll gain: Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers, Animations, Human Machine Interfaces, UI Components, Real-Time Operating Systems, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Control Panels, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Code Reusability, Program Development, Simulations, Interactive Data Visualization, Automation Engineering, Machine Controls, Computer Hardware, Electrical Wiring, Computational Logic, Network Troubleshooting

    ★ 4.7 (38) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    ★ 4.4 (24) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science: University of Leeds
  • Developing FPGA-accelerated cloud applications with SDAccel: Theory: Politecnico di Milano
  • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University
  • Introduction to Python: Arizona State University
  • Fundamental Human Physiology in Sports Medicine: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • برمج بنفسك! مقدمة حول البرمجة: The University of Edinburgh
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • Agroforestry V: Ecosystem Services, Food and Sustainability: University of Florida
  • Introduction to R: Basic R syntax: Coursera
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis

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