Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics
Explore the field of human genetics by learning the various aspects of behavioral traits and by the assessments of DNA functions in this course
Online
3 Weeks
2,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ certification course is developed by the University of Minnesota for the students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories associated with the behavioral genetic tools and techniques. This course also focuses on the practical aspects of the challenges faced regarding the behavioral aspects. This online course is provided by the Coursera education portal for an estimated period of eight weeks. The course contents are designed to be completed in three weeks and are offered with subtitles to enable easy access to the texts for those from various language backgrounds.
The candidates of this course are guided by Matt McGue, a Regents professor from the department of psychology. This online training program enables students to gain skills and knowledge based on psychology and human genetics. The ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ online certification program ensures students of this training receive a course completion certificate at the end of the course.
The Highlights
- Online mode
- Three weeks duration
- Financial aid
- EMI options
- Independent study
- Course certificate
- Flexible deadline
- Subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish, Romanian
Programme Offerings
- Course Modules
- videos
- Readings
- Exercises
- quizzes
- assignments
- tests
- Financial Help
- subtitles
- Free learning
- Shareable Certificate
- Adjustable deadlines.
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics fee structure
Fees components | Amount |
Course fees | Rs. 2,699 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certificate qualifying details
The students of the ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ certification by Coursera will qualify for the shareable online certificate after finishing the course of study with the course modules, assessments, and tests.
What you will learn
The ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ certification syllabus is framed for the students to engage in discussions and gain expertise with the skills of psychology and genetics. The students of this online program are delivered with insights to get familiar with the concepts of behavioral medicine and genetic counseling.
Who it is for
The ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ online certification program is conducted for students, research associates, and industry professionals who wish to learn and explore their knowledge on the domain of human behavioral genetics and other related topics.
Admission Details
The students interested in joining the ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ online course are required to register online as the following,
Step 1: Go to the course page using the link,
https://www.coursera.org/learn/behavioralgenetics
Step 2: Find the ‘Enroll For Free’ link.
Step 3: Select the mode of study.
Step 4: Make the payment.
Step 5: Fill in the details and start the program.
Application Details
The application for ‘Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics’ online classes is done by entering the basic information such as name, email address, and course name on the registration page.
The Syllabus
Videos
- The Nature-Nurture Debate and Founding of Behavioral Genetics
- The Eugenics Movement
- What is Behavioral Genetics?
- The John/Joan Case
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Huntington Disease - Supplementary
- Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required Reading #1: Genetics and Human Behaviour: the Ethical Context
- Required Reading #2: Taboo Genetics
- Additional resources for Topic #1
Quiz
- Unit 1 Quiz
Videos
- Twins: A Natural Experiment
- How to Assess Twin Similarity
- Findings from Twin Studies
- Are Twin Studies Valid?
- Adoption Studies: Not by Twins Alone
- Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart (MISTRA)
- Conversation with Tom Bouchard - Supplementary
- Unit 2 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart
- Additional resources for Topic #2
Quiz
- Unit 2 Quiz
Videos
- Mendelian Inheritance (and Terminology)
- Galtonian Inheritance (aka Quantitative Genetics)
- How is Heritability Estimated?
- What Heritability Is and What It Is Not
- Gene-Environment Interaction
- Multivariate Approaches - Supplementary
- Unit 3 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: The Human Genome
- Additional resources Topic #3
Quiz
- Unit 3 Quiz
Videos
- DNA
- What Is a Gene?
- Three Surprising Findings From the Human Genome Project
- Genetic Variation
- Williams Syndrome
- The X Chromosome
- Prader-Willi & Angelman Syndromes
- Genetic Regulation and Epigenetics
- Epigenetic Inheritance - Supplementary
- Unit 4 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading #1: Genomic Medicine
- Required reading #2: Epigenetics
- Additional resources Topic #4
Quiz
- Unit 4 Quiz
Videos
- What Is Schizophrenia?
- The Epidemiology of Schizophrenia
- Twin and Adoption Studies of Schizophrenia
- What We Have Learned About Environmental Risk From Twin and Adoption Studies
- Identifying Schizophrenia Risk Alleles - The Positional Cloning Strategy
- Identifying schizophrenia risk alleles - The GWAS strategy
- Identifying schizophrenia risk alleles – rare variants
- Genetics, Race & Ancestry - Supplementary
- Unit 5 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: A candidate-gene study of schizophrenia
- Additional resources for Topic #5
- Practice exercise
Quiz
- Unit 5 Quiz
Videos
- What Is intelligence?
- Twin, Adoption Studies, and The Heritability of General Cognitive Ability
- Heritability and The Malleability of General Cognitive Ability
- Gene-Environment Interplay In Studies of General Cognitive Ability
- Why is general cognitive ability heritable?
- Genetics of intellectual disability
- The replication crisis - Supplementary
- Unit 6 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: Genetic association study of intelligence
- Additional Resources for Topic #6
Quiz
- Unit 6 Quiz
Videos
- Shared versus Non-shared Environment Distinction
- The Moderating Effect of Development
- Gene-Environment Correlation
- Family Socialization: A Behavioral Genetic Perspective
- Gene-Environment Interaction II
- Genetics and Aging
- Epigenetics and twins - Supplementary
- Unit 7 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: Age differences in heritability of general cognitive ability
- Additional resources Topic #7
Quiz
- Unit 7 Quiz
Videos
- Four Laws of Behavioral Genetics
- Behavior and Genomic Medicine
- Behavioral Genetics, the Law and Personal Responsibility, Part I
- Behavioral Genetics, the Law and Personal Responsibility, Part II
- Gottesman Interview
- Acknowledgements, Thank You, and Goodbye
- Genetic prediction - Supplementary
- Unit 8 Office Hours Video
Readings
- Required reading: The (first) three laws of behavioral genetics
- Additional resources for Topic #8
Quiz
- Unit 8 Quiz
Instructors
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is scheduled for three weeks.
The students are required to have prior knowledge of biology.
This course is provided by Coursera.
Yes, you have to apply through the link provided on the course page.
Yes, you can learn the course free in the audit mode.