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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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    Codio

    C++: Non-Linear Data Structures

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Algorithms, Graph Theory, Data Structures, Computer Programming, C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past

    Skills you'll gain: Ancient History, Anthropology, Case Studies, Social Sciences, World History, Timelines, Cultural Diversity, Research, Environment, Biology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions

    Skills you'll gain: Kotlin, Application Development, Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Data Validation, Computational Logic, Data Mapping

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    OpenCL Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Distributed Computing, Scalability, Performance Tuning, C++ (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Architecture, Hardware Architecture, Application Development, Algorithms, C (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Program Development, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    UBITS

    Programar desde cero en pseudocódigo

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Pseudocode, Algorithms, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Interview Questions and Real-World Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Program Development, Technical Design, Debugging, Problem Solving, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    American Museum of Natural History

    The Solar System

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Environment, Physics, General Science and Research, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Biology, Chemistry

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Exploratory Data Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

    Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Science, Epidemiology, Food Safety and Sanitation, Environment, Sustainable Development, Biology, Research and Design, Microbiology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Dartmouth College

    Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism

    Skills you'll gain: Kinesiology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Scientific Methods, Exercise Science, Anatomy, Research, Mechanics, Physiology, Anthropology, Spatial Data Analysis, Biology, Scientific Visualization, Timelines, 3D Assets, Infographics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Designing Larger Python Programs for Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Simulations, Debugging, Pandas (Python Package), Program Development, Unit Testing, Test Case, Data Science, Software Design, Computational Thinking, Integration Testing, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Managing Wetlands: Conservation & Restoration

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Engineering and Restoration, Water Resource Management, Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Water Quality, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Science, Biology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • C++: Non-Linear Data Structures: Codio
  • Introduction to Archaeology: Reconstruction of The Past: Rice University
  • Kotlin For Beginners: Data Types and Conditional Expressions: Coursera
  • OpenCL Programming: Coursera
  • Programar desde cero en pseudocódigo: UBITS
  • Interview Questions and Real-World Applications: Packt
  • The Solar System: American Museum of Natural History
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio
  • Una Salud: la salud humana, animal y de los ecosistemas: Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Mechanics & Origins of Bipedalism: Dartmouth College

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