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      Rice University

      Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Data Analysis, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Network Analysis, Analysis, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      383 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Javascript, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphics, Animations, Debugging, Scripting Languages

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Shanghai Jiao Tong University

      离散数学

      Skills you'll gain: Graph Theory, Theoretical Computer Science, Combinatorics, Logical Reasoning, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computer Networking, Network Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Probability

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Computational Neuroscience

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Network Model, Matlab, Machine Learning Algorithms, Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Computer Science, Reinforcement Learning, Computational Thinking, Mathematical Modeling, Biology, Linear Algebra, Information Architecture, Differential Equations, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California San Diego

      Algorithmic Toolbox

      Skills you'll gain: Algorithms, Program Development, Debugging, Development Testing, Software Testing, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Theoretical Computer Science, Bioinformatics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts

      Skills you'll gain: Pseudocode, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Computer Science, Data Structures, Program Development

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Data Collection, Microsoft Visual Studio, Program Development, C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Algorithms, Data Storage, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      376 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Geneva

      Simulation and modeling of natural processes

      Skills you'll gain: Simulations, Python Programming, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Probability, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Visualization (Computer Graphics), Mechanics

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Cloud Computing Project

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Computing, General Networking

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Code Review, Software Development, Prototyping, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Software Engineering, Javascript, Computational Thinking, Version Control, Programming Principles, Program Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Algorithms for DNA Sequencing

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Algorithms, Life Sciences, Data Processing, Computer Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      927 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Computational and Graphical Models in Probability

      Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Bayesian Network, R (Software), R Programming, Social Network Analysis, Simulations, Graph Theory, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Markov Model, Probability Distribution, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Statistical Hypothesis Testing

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Algorithmic Thinking (Part 1): Rice University
    • Computational Thinking with Javascript 1: Draw & Animate: University of Glasgow
    • 离散数学: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
    • Computational Neuroscience: University of Washington
    • Algorithmic Toolbox: University of California San Diego
    • Problems, Algorithms and Flowcharts: University of London
    • Algorithms, Data Collection, and Starting to Code: University of Colorado System
    • Simulation and modeling of natural processes: University of Geneva
    • Cloud Computing Project: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Computational Thinking with JavaScript 4: Create & Deploy: University of Glasgow

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