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Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
Course
en
English
120 h
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- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 8 Sequences
- Introductive Level
Course details
Syllabus
- Week 1 - Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles. - Week 2 - Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species. - Week 3 - My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior. - Week 4 - Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three. - Week 5 - My Genes Didn't Make Me Do It
Module Four considers our genes, epigenetics and our environment and how they impact our lives. - Week 6 - An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Module Five introduces the world of genetic engineering concepts and biotechnology. - Week 7 - The Future is Now
Module Six discusses the history of biotechnology, its role in our lives today, and its prospects for the future. - Week 8 - Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.
Prerequisite
None.
Instructors
Raymond J. St. Leger
Professor
Department of Entomology
Tammatha O'Brien
Lecturer
Department of Entomology
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