Acerca de este curso: 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.
Creada por: University of Maryland, College Park
Enseñado por: Raymond J. St. Leger, Professor
Department of EntomologyEnseñado por: Tammatha O'Brien, Lecturer
Department of Entomology
| Compromiso | 10-15 hours of videos and assessments |
| Idioma | English |
| Cómo aprobar | Aprueba todas las tareas calificadas para completar el curso. |
| Calificaciones del usuario |
Programa
SEMANA 1
Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
6 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Gene Expression
- Vídeo: Mutations
- Vídeo: Sexual Reproduction
- Vídeo: Neuotransmitters and Hormones
- Vídeo: Comparative and Developmental Genomics
- Reading: Week 1 Supplemental Information
Calificado: One
SEMANA 2
Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
7 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Paedomorphism
- Vídeo: Human Accelerated Regions
- Vídeo: Why We Cook
- Vídeo: The Neanderthal Genome
- Vídeo: Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone?
- Vídeo: Recent Human Evolution
- Reading: Week 2 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Two
SEMANA 3
My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
6 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Twins In Genetics
- Vídeo: Nature Via Nurture
- Vídeo: Philandering Voles
- Vídeo: Serotonin
- Vídeo: Domestication
- Reading: Week 3 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Three
SEMANA 4
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
Calificado: Midterm
SEMANA 5
My Genes Didn't Make Me Do It
Module Four considers our genes, epigenetics and our environment and how they impact our lives.
6 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Cortisol
- Vídeo: Genomic Imprinting
- Vídeo: Methyation Matters
- Vídeo: To Lick or Not to Lick
- Vídeo: Epigenetics and You
- Reading: Week 4 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Four
SEMANA 6
An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Module Five introduces the world of genetic engineering concepts and biotechnology.
5 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Pharm Animals
- Vídeo: Law and Genetics
- Vídeo: The Genetics of Cancer
- Vídeo: Treating Cancer
- Reading: Week 5 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Five
SEMANA 7
The Future is Now
Module Six discusses the history of biotechnology, its role in our lives today, and its prospects for the future.
7 videos, 1 lectura
- Vídeo: Spider Goats
- Vídeo: Transgenic Salmon
- Vídeo: Golden Rice
- Vídeo: Synthetic Biology
- Vídeo: Bio-Hacking
- Vídeo: Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Reading: Week 6 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Six
SEMANA 8
Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.
Calificado: Final Exam
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Tarifa
| Comprar curso | |
|---|---|
| Accede a los materiales del curso | Disponible |
| Accede a los materiales con calificación | Disponible |
| Recibe una calificación final | Disponible |
| Obtén un Certificado de curso para compartir | Disponible |
Calificaciones y revisiones
Quality of the video is not very good and the course is beginning to feel dated ("by 2016 it is predicted that...). Otherwise, this is a wide-ranging and highly enjoyable course. Thank you!
It is very interesting, informative and educative to the BioTech lovers. The mentors are really nice to teach the entire aspects of genes leading to animal behavior. I liked it very much
This course was very informative , teaching the foundations of the field and its evolution throughout the years. The applications of the subject were explored and the pacing of the course was great for those new to the subject
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This course is a very well versed course. It has helped me to understand from basic to the higher levels of biotechnological sciences. The professors in this course Prof. Leger and Prof. Brien have worked very meticulously each detail of the course material. The mentors like Denise Ma'am has also promptly cleared any difficulty or doubts we had by giving substantial information links. I will highly recommend this course who are willing to go for career in biological or understand biological sciences at genetic level. This course essentially covers behavioral sciences which is linked with many genetic shifts and environmental influences. Having said that Profs explain things pretty easily so that who are from non scientific background they could also enjoy. It is fun , witty and interesting. I enjoyed it :)