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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution certification by Duke University, and Coursera is an 12 weeks course that is a college-level course that is offered to its participants. Irrespective of this being a certification course over a span of 25 years, candidates will be prepared to understand basic biology so that they can be prepared for the issues like clarifying misconceptions so that they are ready for advanced coursework on biological topics.
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution training gives the participants a very basic overview of principles related to the fundamental and basic concepts of genetics in biology. Everyone often comes across the term genome sequencing or kits identifying what the participant’s pre-human and human ancestry look like from DNA sequencing. Beyond completion of this programme, a certificate is guaranteed to all the participants for genetic sequencing. Also, participants can enjoy the comfort of their homes while learning this programme.
The Highlights
- 12 weeks programme
- 100% online course
- 25 hours of classes
- Self-learning course
- 10 subtitles available
- Certificate by Coursera
Programme Offerings
- Online Course
- Shareable Certificate
- Flexible Deadlines
- Graded Assignments
- English Course
- 10 Subtitles Available
- Lectures
- videos
- Readings
- Practice Exercises
- Discussion Forums.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2435 | yes | Coursera |
The fees for the course Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is -
| Head | Amount in INR |
| Certificate fees | Rs. 2,435 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Languages like Vietnamese, Portuguese (European), French, Russian, English, Spanish, Romanian, Italian, Spanish, Arabic if known by the participants can be of help to understand the programme.
Certification Qualifying Details
The Introduction to Genetics and Evolution certification by Coursera is offered when 12 weeks for the course is completed by the candidates.
What you will learn
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution certification syllabus teaches the participants with the fundamental knowledge of genetics, genomics, evolution, and biology.
Admission Details
The Introduction to Genetics and Evolution admission process is as follows:
Step 1: Visit the official website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/genetics-evolution
Step 2: The button ‘Join For Free’, should be found on the website, and then clicked upon.
Step 3: Then on the Coursera website, candidates must make an account.
Step 4: Next, the candidates will be needing to duly fill the fees.
Step 5: As the candidates have done the above 4 steps, admission is provided to them.
Application Details
Applying to the Introduction to Genetics and Evolution online course requires nothing like filling the application form. In place of the application form, there shall be only a sign-in form for filling.
The Syllabus
- Welcome to the Course
- Course App and Readings
Videos
- What is Evolution? (G)
- Basic Principles and Evidence for Evolution (G)
- Acceptance of Evolution (G)
- Responding to Criticisms of Evolutionary Theory (G)
- Interview with Jerry Coyne (G)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Evidence for Evolution
Videos
- Introduction to Genetics (G)
- Inheritance (G)
- Genetic Scales (S)
- Mitosis, Meiosis, and Ploidy (S)
- Basic Single-Gene Inheritance (G)
- X-Linked Inheritance and Independent Assortment (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Genetics I
Assignments
- Genetics Problem Set 1
- Genetics I Quiz
Videos
- Recombination (G)
- Calculation of Recombination Distance (S)
- Generating a Gene Map (S)
- Bonus Video: A More Challenging Problem (S)
- Genetic Mapping (S)
- Mapping Traits Relative to Markers in a Cross (S)
- Mapping Traits Relative to Markers in a Population (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Genetics II
Assignments
- Genetics Problem Set 2
- Genetics II Quiz
Videos
- Origin of Genetic Variation (G)
- Shortcomings of the Single Gene Model (G)
- Mutation Rates (S)
- Mapping Complex Traits (S)
- Complex Traits in Crosses (S)
- Genome-wide Association Studies (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Genetics III
Assignments
- Genetics Problem Set 3
- Genetics III Quiz
Videos
- Contribution of Genes vs. Environment I (G, S)
- Contribution of Genes vs. Environment II (S)
- Contribution of Genes vs. Environment III (S)
- Breeder's Equation (S)
- Population Growth (S)
- Carrying Capacity (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Heritability and Population Growth
Assignments
- Heritability Problem Set
- Heritability Quiz
Videos
- Allele and Genotype Frequencies (S)
- Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (S)
- Deviation from Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium (S)
- Differences Between Populations: Origins and Quantification (S)
- Differences Between Populations: Effects of Gene Flow (S)
- Inbreeding (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Population Genetics I
Assignments
- Population Genetics Problem Set 1
- Population Genetics Quiz
Videos
- Natural Selection Fundamentals (S)
- Types at Single Loci (S)
- Types Acting on Traits (S)
- Genetic Drift and Sampling Error (S)
- Sampling Error over Many Generations (S)
- Case Studies and Examples (G)
- Rate of Neutral Molecular Evolution (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Population Genetics II
Assignments
- Population Genetics Problem Set 2
- Population Genetics II Quiz
Videos
- Evolutionary Advantages of Sex (G)
- Recombination, Selective Sweeps, and Hitchhiking (S)
- Signatures of Natural Selection (S)
- Background Selection (S)
- Signatures of Natural Selection in Individual Genes (G,S)
- Searching for Natural Selection: dN/dS (S)
- Searching for Natural Selection: McDonald-Kreitman Test (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Molecular Evolution
Assignments
- Molecular Evolution Problem Set
- Molecular Evolution Quiz
Videos
- Optimality and Adaptive Feeding (G)
- Communication and Parental Care (G)
- Intro to Sexual Selection (G)
- Sexual Selection: Male Competition and Female Choice (G)
- Sexual Selection: Evolutionary Causes (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Adaptive Behaviors and Sexual Selection
Assignments
- Behavior and Sexual Selection Problem Set
- Adaptive Behaviors and Sexual Selection Quiz
Videos
- Keeping Species Separated (G)
- Speciation: Effects of Geography (S)
- Speciation: Genetic Control (S)
- Reading Evolutionary Trees (G)
- Generating Evolutionary Trees (S)
- Phylogenetic Comparative Method (S)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Speciation, and Phylogenetics
Assignments
- Speciation and Phylogenetics Problem Set
- Speciation and Phylogenetics Quiz
Videos
- Applications of Evolutionary Insights (G)
- MISapplications of Evolutionary Insights (G)
Reading
Supplemental Materials, Applied Evolution