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
Skills you will gain
- Biology
- Human Genetics
- Genetics
- Evolution
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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
Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
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TOP REVIEWS FROM GENES AND THE HUMAN CONDITION (FROM BEHAVIOR TO BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Thanks for the great opportunity. However, sometimes the lecturers didn't speak clearly while the subtitles are also not perfect. However, still, a great course so far!
This course was definitely helpful for me and introduced a new approach about human genetic evolution and biotechnology.
I appreciate your efforts...Thank you all
The syllabus is very well designed and the modules are equally interesting. I'm so happy i learnt so many new things in just one course. Really looking forward to more such courses :)
s the best course I've ever taken, I'm very happy to have completed this course, it's the beginning of a big dream. thank you teachers for contributing to my dreams.
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