Об этом курсе: 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.
Автор: University of Maryland, College Park
Преподаватели: Raymond J. St. Leger, Professor
Department of EntomologyПреподаватели: Tammatha O'Brien, Lecturer
Department of Entomology
| Выполнение | 10-15 hours of videos and assessments |
| Язык | English |
| Как пройти курс | Чтобы пройти курс, выполните все оцениваемые задания. |
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
6 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Gene Expression
- Видео: Mutations
- Видео: Sexual Reproduction
- Видео: Neuotransmitters and Hormones
- Видео: Comparative and Developmental Genomics
- Reading: Week 1 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: One
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
7 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Paedomorphism
- Видео: Human Accelerated Regions
- Видео: Why We Cook
- Видео: The Neanderthal Genome
- Видео: Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone?
- Видео: Recent Human Evolution
- Reading: Week 2 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: Two
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
6 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Twins In Genetics
- Видео: Nature Via Nurture
- Видео: Philandering Voles
- Видео: Serotonin
- Видео: Domestication
- Reading: Week 3 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: Three
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
Оцениваемый: Midterm
НЕДЕЛЯ 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 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Cortisol
- Видео: Genomic Imprinting
- Видео: Methyation Matters
- Видео: To Lick or Not to Lick
- Видео: Epigenetics and You
- Reading: Week 4 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: Four
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Module Five introduces the world of genetic engineering concepts and biotechnology.
5 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Pharm Animals
- Видео: Law and Genetics
- Видео: The Genetics of Cancer
- Видео: Treating Cancer
- Reading: Week 5 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: Five
НЕДЕЛЯ 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 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения
- Видео: Spider Goats
- Видео: Transgenic Salmon
- Видео: Golden Rice
- Видео: Synthetic Biology
- Видео: Bio-Hacking
- Видео: Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Reading: Week 6 Supplemental Information
Оцениваемый: Six
НЕДЕЛЯ 8
Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.
Оцениваемый: Final Exam
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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.
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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
A Very Good Course , full of useful information
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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!