Tales from the Genome

## Lesson 1: Introduction to traits and heredityTrait variation and categorization, basic models of inheritance, and the connection via DNA. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_1_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 2: Defining the genomeDNA structure, chromosomes, and genome organization. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_2_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 3: How a genome worksProtein coding genes, transcription, translation, discerning the genetic code, and alleles. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_3_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 4: Gene regulationNon-coding DNA, regulatory regions of genes, and transcription factors. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_4_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 5: Transmission of genes and traitsFamily relationships and pedigrees, inheritance patterns, allele dominance, and chromosome dynamics. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_5_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 6: Origin of mutation/variationTypes of mutations, various causes of mutation, allelic frequency, and the spread of alleles in a population. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_6_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 7: How to obtain and interpret personal genetic informationPersonalized genetics: sample acquisition, DNA extraction and processing, and interpretation of results. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_7_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 8: Simple genetic traitsMolecular causes of monogenic traits, loss-of-function vs. gain-of-function alleles, and dominance. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_8_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 9: Multifactorial traitsPolygenic traits, complex traits with an environmental effect, qualitative and quantitative measures, twin studies, relative risk, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS). Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_9_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 10: Pharmacogenetics: genes and drugsPharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, alleles affecting drug metabolism, and personalized medicine. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_10_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 11: Human ancestry and evolutionIdentity by state (IBS), Identity by descent (IBD), relative finder, maternal and paternal lineages, neanderthal interbreeding, and human/chimp evolution. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_11_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Lesson 12: The immortal genome (putting genetics to work)Personal decisions, legal questions, professional options, and the future of genetics. Check out the [concept map](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Lesson_12_Concept_Map.pdf) for this lesson.## Bonus Lesson: Discovering DNA in your KitchenUsing only normal household items, even YOU can extract DNA and see it live and in person. At the end of this lesson you'll have the best new party trick EVER. (just remember to bring strawberries) [Here](http://content.udacity-data.com/course/bio110/Kitchen_DNA_Extraction_from_Strawberries.pdf) is the protocol/procedure to make it happen.