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Computer Graphics

Learn to create images of 3D scenes in both real-time and with realistic ray tracing in this introductory computer graphics course.

enIntermediate

Computer Science

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Algorithmic Design and Techniques

Learn how to design algorithms, solve computational problems and implement solutions efficiently.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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Data Structures Fundamentals

Learn about data structures that are used in computational thinking – both basic and advanced.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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Introduction to Genomic Data Science

Join us on the frontier of bioinformatics and learn how to look for hidden messages in DNA without ever needing to put on a lab coat.

enIntroductory

Computer Science, Biology & Life Sciences

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Graph Algorithms

Learn how to use algorithms to explore graphs, compute shortest distance, min spanning tree, and connected components.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

Synthesize your knowledge of algorithms and biology to build your own software for solving a biological challenge.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

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NP-Complete Problems

Learn about NP-complete problems, known as hard problems that can’t be solved efficiently, and practice solving them using algorithmic techniques.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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String Processing and Pattern Matching Algorithms

Learn about pattern matching and string processing algorithms and how they apply to interesting applications.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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Dynamic Programming: Applications In Machine Learning and Genomics

Learn how dynamic programming and Hidden Markov Models can be used to compare genetic strings and uncover evolution.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

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Graph Algorithms in Genome Sequencing

Learn how graphs are used to assemble millions of pieces of DNA into a contiguous genome and use these genomes to construct a Tree of Life.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

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Data Structures: An Active Learning Approach

Learn about high-performance data structures and supporting algorithms, as well as the fundamentals of theoretical time complexity analysis through an interactive online text. 

enIntermediate

Computer Science

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The Science of Parenting

Move beyond the chatter and opinion surrounding parenting and learn about the scientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.

enIntroductory

Social Sciences, Education & Teacher Training, Health & Safety

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So You Want to Be a Biomedical Engineer

Learn about biomedical engineering from top names in the field and how to plot your own educational and career path.

enIntroductory

Engineering

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How Virtual Reality Works

Learn how virtual reality technology works by writing simple VR programs with WebVR.

enIntroductory

Computer Science

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Python for Data Science

Learn to use powerful, open-source, Python tools, including Pandas, Git and Matplotlib, to manipulate, analyze, and visualize complex datasets.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Computer Science

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Probability and Statistics in Data Science using Python

Using Python, learn statistical and probabilistic approaches to understand and gain insights from data.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Math, Computer Science

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Big Data Analytics Using Spark

Learn how to analyze large datasets using Jupyter notebooks, MapReduce and Spark as a platform.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Computer Science

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Machine Learning Fundamentals

Understand machine learning’s role in data-driven modeling, prediction, and decision-making.

enAdvanced

Computer Science, Data Analysis & Statistics

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Creating Virtual Reality (VR) Apps

Learn the tools and techniques to develop your own professional VR app in Unity 3D.

enIntermediate

Computer Science

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Computer Graphics

Learn to create images of 3D scenes in both real-time and with realistic ray tracing in this introductory computer graphics course.

enIntermediate

Computer Science

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Algorithmic Design and Techniques

Learn how to design algorithms, solve computational problems and implement solutions efficiently.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

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Data Structures Fundamentals

Learn about data structures that are used in computational thinking – both basic and advanced.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

View Course Details

Introduction to Genomic Data Science

Join us on the frontier of bioinformatics and learn how to look for hidden messages in DNA without ever needing to put on a lab coat.

enIntroductory

Computer Science, Biology & Life Sciences

View Course Details

Graph Algorithms

Learn how to use algorithms to explore graphs, compute shortest distance, min spanning tree, and connected components.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

View Course Details

Algorithms and Data Structures Capstone

Synthesize your knowledge of algorithms and biology to build your own software for solving a biological challenge.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

View Course Details

NP-Complete Problems

Learn about NP-complete problems, known as hard problems that can’t be solved efficiently, and practice solving them using algorithmic techniques.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

View Course Details

String Processing and Pattern Matching Algorithms

Learn about pattern matching and string processing algorithms and how they apply to interesting applications.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math

View Course Details

Dynamic Programming: Applications In Machine Learning and Genomics

Learn how dynamic programming and Hidden Markov Models can be used to compare genetic strings and uncover evolution.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

View Course Details

Graph Algorithms in Genome Sequencing

Learn how graphs are used to assemble millions of pieces of DNA into a contiguous genome and use these genomes to construct a Tree of Life.

enIntermediate

Computer Science, Math, Biology & Life Sciences

View Course Details

Data Structures: An Active Learning Approach

Learn about high-performance data structures and supporting algorithms, as well as the fundamentals of theoretical time complexity analysis through an interactive online text. 

enIntermediate

Computer Science

View Course Details

The Science of Parenting

Move beyond the chatter and opinion surrounding parenting and learn about the scientific findings and data that can help you make sensible, informed parenting decisions.

enIntroductory

Social Sciences, Education & Teacher Training, Health & Safety

View Course Details

So You Want to Be a Biomedical Engineer

Learn about biomedical engineering from top names in the field and how to plot your own educational and career path.

enIntroductory

Engineering

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How Virtual Reality Works

Learn how virtual reality technology works by writing simple VR programs with WebVR.

enIntroductory

Computer Science

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Python for Data Science

Learn to use powerful, open-source, Python tools, including Pandas, Git and Matplotlib, to manipulate, analyze, and visualize complex datasets.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Computer Science

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Probability and Statistics in Data Science using Python

Using Python, learn statistical and probabilistic approaches to understand and gain insights from data.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Math, Computer Science

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Big Data Analytics Using Spark

Learn how to analyze large datasets using Jupyter notebooks, MapReduce and Spark as a platform.

enAdvanced

Data Analysis & Statistics, Computer Science

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Machine Learning Fundamentals

Understand machine learning’s role in data-driven modeling, prediction, and decision-making.

enAdvanced

Computer Science, Data Analysis & Statistics

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Creating Virtual Reality (VR) Apps

Learn the tools and techniques to develop your own professional VR app in Unity 3D.

enIntermediate

Computer Science

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