University of Colorado Boulder - The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics
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Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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- In this course, we will explore the smaller side of biology: molecular biology. We?ll cover basic topics including cell biology and how cells can go ?rogue? and turn into cancer, how energy from the sun is transferred to fuel our bodies, basics of genetics and inheritance, and genetic technologies. At the end of this course, we will discuss ethical and moral implications of several exciting and new genetic technologies.
The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics at Coursera Curriculum
The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics
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Cells Gone Wild: Cancer
Course 2 Introduction
What can you do with a cell?
Cancer
Basics of Cell Biology
Energy: From The Sun to Your Granola Bar
Plants and energy transfer
How do cells use glucose?
Glucose and Fueling our Bodies
Module 2
Mom Genes: DNA, Genetics, and Parenthood
Who was Rosalind Franklin?
Central Dogma
Mendel was Lucky
TED-ED video
Mutations
Genetics Quiz
Oh, Brave New World
Introduction
Part 1: Genetically Modified Organisms
Part 2: Genetically Modified Organisms
Genetic Technologies in the News: CRISPR, PDG, De-extinction, Three-parent babies
Gene Sequencing
TED-ED video
GMO TED-ED video
Biology Everywhere Post-Assessment
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