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 Entomology
Enseñado 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
- Leyendo: 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
- Leyendo: 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
- Leyendo: 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
- Leyendo: 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
- Leyendo: 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
- Leyendo: Week 6 Supplemental Information
Calificado: Six
SEMANA 8
Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.
Calificado: Final Exam
Preguntas Frecuentes
Cómo funciona
Trabajo del curso
Cada curso es como un libro de texto interactivo, con videos pregrabados, cuestionarios y proyectos.
Ayuda de tus compañeros
Conéctate con miles de estudiantes y debate ideas y materiales del curso, y obtén ayuda para dominar los conceptos.
Certificados
Obtén reconocimiento oficial por tu trabajo y comparte tu éxito con amigos, compañeros y empleadores.
Creadores
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.
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
Great beginner course with interesting subject matter.
Beautifully explained and well developed.
I loved this course! It was perfect for people without much knowledge about genetics and Spanish speakers.
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A Very Good Course , full of useful information