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.
Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
University of Maryland, College ParkAbout this Course
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Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Hebrew, Spanish
Skills you will gain
BiologyHuman GeneticsGeneticsEvolution
Learner Career Outcomes
27%
started a new career after completing these courses
31%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
18%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 12 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: French, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, English, Hebrew, Spanish
Offered by
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
6 videos
Gene Expression7m
Mutations8m
Sexual Reproduction8m
Neuotransmitters and Hormones7m
Comparative and Developmental Genomics11m
1 reading
Week 1 Supplemental Information10m
1 practice exercise
One30m
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
7 videos
Paedomorphism15m
Human Accelerated Regions11m
Why We Cook17m
The Neanderthal Genome14m
Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone?9m
Recent Human Evolution10m
1 reading
Week 2 Supplemental Information10m
1 practice exercise
Two30m
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
6 videos
Twins In Genetics12m
Nature Via Nurture10m
Philandering Voles10m
Serotonin10m
Domestication16m
1 reading
Week 3 Supplemental Information10m
1 practice exercise
Three30m
1 hour to complete
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
1 hour to complete
1 practice exercise
Midterm30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GENES AND THE HUMAN CONDITION (FROM BEHAVIOR TO BIOTECHNOLOGY)
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 .😇
by GLMay 30, 2017
Really interesting material and well taught, even entertaining at times! :0) The quizzes were detailed but not excessively hard, and did a good job of assessing if you had learning the material.
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