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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2435yesCoursera

The fees for the course Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is -

HeadAmount in INR
Certificate feesRs. 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

Knowledge of BiologyKnowledge of genetics

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

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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • Heritability Problem Set3
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Quizzes
  • 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

Instructors

Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How can one avail Coursera's financial aid?

The candidates will be needing to fulfil an application, and later will be notified when approved of the financial aid.

2: What are the languages that are supported by Coursera?

Coursera allows languages like Arabic, French, English, Russian, Japanese, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazilian), and more.

3: Do Coursera agents always reply when students related to Introduction to Genetics and Evolution course chat with them?

If agents are available then definitely candidates will be answered by the chat support assistants on Coursera.

4: How can students make a deletion of their Coursera accounts?

Candidates can log into their accounts, and from the menu, they can find settings in the menu, scroll down below to the bottom end of the page to delete the account.

5: What happens when the candidates cannot open their Coursera app?

Candidates can try installing the app again or try opening Coursera’s browser on the desktop or their laptops.

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