Free Course
Tales from the Genome
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Introduction to Genetics for Beginners
About this Course
This course is a journey into the biology of the human genome and will highlight the scientific, social, and personal perspectives of people living with a variety of traits.
Course Cost
Free
Timeline
Approx. 3 months
Skill Level
beginner
Included in Product
Rich Learning Content
Interactive Quizzes
Taught by Industry Pros
Self-Paced Learning
Course Leads
Joanna Mountain
Instructor
Uta Francke
Instructor
23andMe Team
Instructor
Matthew Cook
Instructor
Lauren Castellano
Instructor
What You Will Learn
Prerequisites and Requirements
No previous experience in genetics is necessary. However, familiarity with basic biological concepts, like the cell, is beneficial.
See the Technology Requirements for using Udacity.
Why Take This Course
You will learn about fundamental principles of inheritance, gene expression, mutation and variation, development of simple and complex biological traits, human ancestry and evolution, and the acquisition of personal genetic information. By the end of this course, you will be able to read and understand genetic information available from personal genetics services such as 23andMe.
What do I get?
- Instructor videos
- Learn by doing exercises
- Taught by industry professionals