How are all of the species living on Earth today related? How does understanding evolutionary science contribute to our well-being? In this course, participants will learn about evolutionary relationships, population genetics, and natural and artificial selection. Participants will explore evolutionary science and learn how to integrate it into their classrooms.
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Evolution: A Course for Educators
American Museum of Natural HistoryAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Course Introduction
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 3 min), 3 readings
2 hours to complete
Introduction and Darwin's First Great Idea - The Tree of Life
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 48 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Darwin's Second Great Idea - Adaptation via Natural Selection
3 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 84 min), 1 reading, 2 quizzes
2 hours to complete
The History of Life
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 49 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
2 hours to complete
Human Evolution
2 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 46 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Course Conclusion
1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 2 min), 3 readings
Reviews
- 5 stars78.09%
- 4 stars17.77%
- 3 stars2.85%
- 2 stars1.26%
TOP REVIEWS FROM EVOLUTION: A COURSE FOR EDUCATORS
by MGMay 18, 2021
A fantastic course where Ive learned how to discuss about the history and origin of everything.Thank you Coursera !Keep up the good works!
by KSMay 30, 2016
Fantastic course that built on my interest in evolution and phylogenic trees. A great cou
by PSNov 20, 2016
Current and well explained for teachers or anyone wanting to be informed on the topic.
Recommended.
by AMAug 20, 2016
I really love the way how they prepare this course. Thank you so much. Good job!
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