À propos de ce cours : 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.
Créé par : University of Maryland, College Park
Enseigné par : Raymond J. St. Leger, Professor
Department of EntomologyEnseigné par : Tammatha O'Brien, Lecturer
Department of Entomology
| Engagement | 10-15 hours of videos and assessments |
| Langue | English |
| Comment réussir | Réussissez tous les devoirs notés pour terminer le cours. |
| Notes des utilisateurs |
Programme de cours
SEMAINE 1
Introduction to Genetics
Module One provides a foundational overview of genetics tools and principles.
6 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Gene Expression
- Vidéo: Mutations
- Vidéo: Sexual Reproduction
- Vidéo: Neuotransmitters and Hormones
- Vidéo: Comparative and Developmental Genomics
- Reading: Week 1 Supplemental Information
Noté: One
SEMAINE 2
Know Thy Ancestors
Module Two explores the field of comparative genomics and traces our emergence as a species.
7 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Paedomorphism
- Vidéo: Human Accelerated Regions
- Vidéo: Why We Cook
- Vidéo: The Neanderthal Genome
- Vidéo: Where Have All the Neanderthals Gone?
- Vidéo: Recent Human Evolution
- Reading: Week 2 Supplemental Information
Noté: Two
SEMAINE 3
My Genes Made Me Do It
Module Three examines the role genes play in our behavior.
6 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Twins In Genetics
- Vidéo: Nature Via Nurture
- Vidéo: Philandering Voles
- Vidéo: Serotonin
- Vidéo: Domestication
- Reading: Week 3 Supplemental Information
Noté: Three
SEMAINE 4
Midterm Exam
Midterm covering material in Module One through Module Three.
Noté: Midterm
SEMAINE 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 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Cortisol
- Vidéo: Genomic Imprinting
- Vidéo: Methyation Matters
- Vidéo: To Lick or Not to Lick
- Vidéo: Epigenetics and You
- Reading: Week 4 Supplemental Information
Noté: Four
SEMAINE 6
An Introduction to Genetic Engineering and Learning the Lingo
Module Five introduces the world of genetic engineering concepts and biotechnology.
5 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Pharm Animals
- Vidéo: Law and Genetics
- Vidéo: The Genetics of Cancer
- Vidéo: Treating Cancer
- Reading: Week 5 Supplemental Information
Noté: Five
SEMAINE 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 vidéos, 1 lecture
- Vidéo: Spider Goats
- Vidéo: Transgenic Salmon
- Vidéo: Golden Rice
- Vidéo: Synthetic Biology
- Vidéo: Bio-Hacking
- Vidéo: Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis
- Reading: Week 6 Supplemental Information
Noté: Six
SEMAINE 8
Final Exam
Final Exam covering material in Module Four through Module Six.
Noté: Final Exam
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Créateurs
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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Notation et examens
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!