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.
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Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
University of Maryland, College ParkAbout this Course
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BiologyHuman GeneticsGeneticsEvolution
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Hebrew, Spanish
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University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 37,000 students, 9,000 faculty and staff, and 250 academic programs. Its faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 47 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars. The institution has a $1.8 billion operating budget, secures $500 million annually in external research funding and recently completed a $1 billion fundraising campaign.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 49 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 96 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 75 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
1 hour to complete
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GENES AND THE HUMAN CONDITION (FROM BEHAVIOR TO BIOTECHNOLOGY)
by SSApr 27, 2021
Very good and more informative course, this course has a brief explanation for each and every topic. Lectures are very interesting to listen. Thank you so much for accepted my financial aid learning.
by BBAug 25, 2016
Broad spectrum over view useful to beginners as well as advanced learners. would have loved to be able to download slides along with Transcripts for later revision , Thank you UMCP and the Faculty !
by PSDec 25, 2015
I'm old - DNA was discovered in my last year of undergraduate studies. I am learning a great deal about what makes humans alike and different, what drives our behaviors. The course is informative
by SSJun 3, 2020
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to learn new skills in biotechnology. I feel like my serotonin level become normal and I m really happy. my fear, low self-esteem everything is gone now .😇
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