Genetics courses taught through Coursera show learners how basic Biology principles can lead to a more advanced understanding of various Genetics specializations, including Medical Genetics, Evolutionary Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Genomics, Population Genetics, and more. Going further into the subject, learners can explore practical applications of their Genetics studies with sequencing experiments and genomic data science.
Learners with a special interest in genetic abnormalities can take courses on cancer and how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated, with assignments helping to explore how researchers find genes responsible for different diseases. Successful learners will understand how this information is used to fight these diseases, explore current approaches to finding single genetic variants, and discuss clinical applications of genetic findings.