Fundamentals of Genetics: The Genetics You Need To Know

Description

The field of genetics is rich with discovery. Mapping the human genome, conducting genetic testing, and identifying new vaccines are just a few of the many ways genetics can have a powerful impact on our world. This course provides a stair-step introduction of genetics from the basic concepts to exploring more complex topics, including molecular biology, gene mapping and screening, and reverse and forward genetic research. You will explore both what is known about genes as well as how we use genetics research to better understand basic biology. This course will create the solid foundation needed to be successful in the subsequent courses within the program.

This course is the required first course in the Genetics and Genomics Program.

What you will learn

• The structure and function of genes, chromosomes and genomes
• How traits get passed down through generations
• The fundamentals of molecular biology
• The use of genetic methods to analyze protein function, gene regulation and inherited disease
• Existing and emerging model organisms of genetic research

Topics include

• Mendelian genetics
• Genetic recombination, mutation, and selection
• Tracking maternal ancestry
• Reverse and forward genetics
• Genetic mapping and screening
• Biotechnology and gene therapy

You should expect to spend 10-18 hours to complete each course, depending on your familiarity with the topic.

For individual courses, we recommend that you designate 2-3 hours per week to watch video lectures and complete assignments in order to finish within 60 days.

Since the All-Access Plan allows you to access all courses for one year, you can determine how quickly to progress, but you must complete courses with 365 days in order to receive credit.

You earn a Stanford Certificate of Achievement in Genetics and Genomics by successfully completing the two required and any four elective courses.  You may enroll in courses individually or  through the All-Access Plan.

Continuing Education Units

By completing this course, you’ll earn 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU). CEUs cannot be applied toward any Stanford degree. CEU transferability is subject to the receiving institution’s policies.

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