University of Maryland - Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
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Duration | 12 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
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- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
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- Approx. 12 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Hebrew, Spanish
Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology) at Coursera Course details
- To acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts of genomics and biotechnology, and their implications for human biology, evolution, medicine, social policy and individual life path choices in the 21st century.
Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology) at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Genetics
The Central Dogma
Gene Expression
Mutations
Sexual Reproduction
Neuotransmitters and Hormones
Comparative and Developmental Genomics
Week 1 Supplemental Information
One
Know Thy Ancestors
The Human Genome
Paedomorphism
Human Accelerated Regions
Why We Cook
The Neanderthal Genome
Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone?
Recent Human Evolution
Week 2 Supplemental Information
Two
My Genes Made Me Do It
Genome-Wide Association Studies
Twins In Genetics
Nature Via Nurture
Philandering Voles
Serotonin
Domestication
Week 3 Supplemental Information
Three
Midterm Exam
Midterm
My Genes Didn't Make Me Do It
Epidemiology
Cortisol
Genomic Imprinting
Methyation Matters
To Lick or Not to Lick
Epigenetics and You
Week 4 Supplemental Information
Four
An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Transgenic Bacteria and Plants
Pharm Animals
Law and Genetics
The Genetics of Cancer
Treating Cancer
Week 5 Supplemental Information
Five
The Future is Now
Early Transgenic Technologies
Spider Goats
Transgenic Salmon
Golden Rice
Synthetic Biology
Bio-Hacking
Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
Week 6 Supplemental Information
Six
Final Exam
Final Exam
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