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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution certification by Duke University, and Coursera is an 11 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

11 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 Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2418	yes	Coursera

The Introduction to Genetics and Evolution certification fee is Rs. 2,418. The candidates if they have committed to earning a certificate they can pay the fee, or else they can do the free course where they still can access all the content.

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution I Fee Structure

Description	Amount
Full Course, No Certificate	Free
Full Course, With Certificate	Rs. 2,418

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 11 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.