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      Rice University

      Fundamentals of Immunology

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Anatomy, Preventative Care, Molecular Biology, Chronic Diseases, Physiology, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Oncology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Drug Development, Diagnostic Tests, Pharmacology, Biology

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Northeastern University

      Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Bayesian Statistics, Theoretical Computer Science, Pseudocode, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Network Analysis, Probability, Probability & Statistics

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Octave Programming: Analyze, Apply & Implement

      Skills you'll gain: Plot (Graphics), Scripting, Scientific Visualization, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Graphing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Debugging, Matlab, Computational Thinking, Numerical Analysis, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Manipulation, Linear Algebra

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California San Diego

      Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Logical Reasoning, Computational Logic, Deductive Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Algorithms, Python Programming, Computer Science, Program Development

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Mathematics for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Finite Element Methods, Integral Calculus, Mathematical Software, Mechanical Engineering, Calculus, Algebra, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Simulation and Simulation Software, Advanced Mathematics, Geometry, Computational Thinking, Estimation

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1

      Skills you'll gain: Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Python Programming, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), NumPy, Computational Thinking, Machine Learning Algorithms, Pandas (Python Package), Machine Learning, Data Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Data Manipulation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Cambridge

      Forensic Science: DNA Analysis

      Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Molecular Biology, Healthcare Ethics, Specimen Collection, Scientific Methods, Biostatistics, Laboratory Techniques, Analytical Testing, Biology, Image Analysis, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?

      Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Basic Patient Care, Clinical Assessment, Patient Observation, Physiology, Medical History Documentation, Cardiology, Biology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Cell Biology, Practice Management

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      Emory University

      Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories

      Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Physiology, Stress Management, Health And Wellness Coaching, Behavioral Health, Biology, Mindfulness, Resilience, Exercise Science

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      Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

      Mathematics for Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Integral Calculus, Engineering Calculations, Data Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Engineering Analysis, Computational Logic, Statistical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Logical Reasoning, Deductive Reasoning, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Bayesian Statistics, Advanced Mathematics, Statistical Methods, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Statistical Inference, Theoretical Computer Science, Programming Principles, Descriptive Analytics

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      Duke University

      Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases

      Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Patient Evaluation, Microbiology, Infection Control, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Tests, Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory Testing, Water Resources, Neurology, Public Health, Sanitation, Immunology, Biology, Case Studies, Patient Treatment, Preventative Care, Health Care

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      Jordan University of Science and Technology

      Immunology for all

      Skills you'll gain: Immunology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Laboratory Testing, Diagnostic Tests, Public Health, Pathology, Infectious Diseases, Physiology, General Medicine, Internal Medicine, Hematology, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Cell Biology, Oncology, Molecular Biology

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Fundamentals of Immunology: Rice University
    • Program Structure and Algorithms Part 2: Northeastern University
    • Octave Programming: Analyze, Apply & Implement: EDUCBA
    • Mathematical Thinking in Computer Science: University of California San Diego
    • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Data Science Fundamentals Part 1: Unit 1: Pearson
    • Forensic Science: DNA Analysis: University of Cambridge
    • EDIVET: Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?: The University of Edinburgh
    • Weight Management: Beyond Balancing Calories: Emory University
    • Mathematics for Engineering: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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