Name: Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
Brand: Duke University
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Rating: 4.8 (488 reviews)

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Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested people a very basic overview of some principles behind these very fundamental areas of biology. We often hear about new "genome sequences," commercial kits that can tell you about your ancestry (including pre-human) from your DNA or disease predispositions, debates about the truth of evolution, why animals behave the way they do, and how people found "genetic evidence for natural selection." This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics). No prior coursework is assumed....

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Apr 18, 2022

Interesting coverage of genetics and evolution, clear presentation of scientific basis, and examples that helped to clarify understanding. Explanations were clear and understandable.

Sep 27, 2017

Very good course that prepared me for Genetics at Pima Community College in Tucson. I am able to follow the lectures and actually understand what is being presented. I am glad I took this course.

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Genetics is the branch of science that deals with the study of genes, genetic variations and heredity in organisms. Genes are made up of DNA and are a type of genetic instruction. These instructions are used to make molecules and control the chemical reaction of life. These are passed from parent to offspring. It is the process of heritable changes in the population of organisms over several generations. The inherited traits are the expression of genes that are copied and passed on to the offspring during reproduction. The heritable traits that are helpful for survival and reproduction become more common, while the harmful traits become rare.