Human Genetics
Learn human genetics from experts for free by enrolling to the Human Genetics programme at SWAYAM.
Online
12 WeeksQuick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
It can be scientifically interesting to research human genetics, but it also has lots of practical applications. A detailed understanding of the human genome can have significant legal, social and medical effects, from the use of DNA in court proceedings to the development of new treatments for genetic diseases. One of the most compelling reasons for researching the human genome is understanding the genetic basis behind the human illness. Early diagnosis can help improve the quality of life or even prolong the lifetime of sufferers, but many genetic conditions are not treatable.
Current genetic therapy clinical trials deliver the promise of future therapies that can provide a symptom-free life to sufferers. Diagnostic tests may help couples determine whether to risk passing on to their children particular disease related genes. Tests allow doctors of in vitro fertility to precisely pick embryos which do not bear the hazardous gene.
This Human Genetics programme from SWAYAM will be teaching it’s candidates about human genetics at an undergraduate level. This 12 weeks programme will be delivered through online and candidates will be able to do the programme at their comfort.
The Highlights
- Free learning programme
- Online
- Undergraduate level
- 12 weeks duration
- Elective type
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Mysore University |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
The Human Genetics programme certification will be done according to marks obtained in the internal and external assessments. In the internal assessment or assignment, there will be a total 30 marks and candidates should score 40 percent at least. Like that in the end term exam which has 70 marks in totals, candidates should score 40 percent at least.
What you will learn
Candidates will have deep knowledge and in depth insights in these, after the competition of the Human Genetics programme.
- Dermatoglyphics, human karyotype, pedigree analysis, banding techniques, chromosomes, ultra structure of chromosome, heterochromatin, euploidy and monoploidy, haploidy and polyploidy, aneuploidy and nondisjunction and more.
- X- and Y-linked inheritance, multifactorial and mito diseases, oncogenetic, tumour suppressor genes, cells of immune system, genetics of immune system, innate adaptive immunity and I response and more.
- HGPs, genetic markers-SNPs and applications, genetic markers-CNVs and InDels and their implications and so many more about human genetics.
Who it is for
Application Details
To apply for the Human Genetics programme candidates should follow these mentioned steps.
Step 1: Click the link for visiting the official website of SWAYAM.
https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/
Step 2: After getting into the website, register with your Facebook/ Microsoft/ Google account.
Step 3: Click the “Join” button to enrol for the programme.
(The “Join” button is not available now because the programme already started)
Step 4: Candidates are required to provide some information for enrolling. After that, click save for saving the profile.
The Syllabus
Episode 1
- Introduction
Episode 2
- Dermatoglyphics 1
Episode 3
- Dermatoglyphics 2
Episode 4
- Pedigree analysis 1
Episode 5
- Pedigree analysis 12
Episode 6
- Chromosomes
Episode 7
- Heterochromatin
Episode 8
- Ultrastructure of Chromosome
Episode 9
- Human Karyotype
Episode 10
- Euploidy and monoploidy
Episode 11
- Euploidy and monoploidy
Episode 12
- Haploidy and polyploidy
Episode 13
- Anueploidy and nondisjunction
Episode 14
- Deletions with examples
Episode 15
- Duplications with examples
Episode 16
- Inversions with examples
Episode 17
- Translocations with examples
Episode 18
- Evolutionary significance of Chromosomal aberrations
Episode 19
- Genetic disease and inheritance pattern
Episode 20
- Autosomal dominant inheritance
Episode 21
- Autosomal recessive inheritance
Episode 22
- X- and Y-linked inheritance
Episode 23
- Multifactorial & mito diseases
Episode 24
- Oncogenetics
Episode 25
- Tumour suppressor genes
Episode 26
- Cells of immune system
Episode 27
- Genetics of immune system
Episode 28
- Innate adaptive immunity & I response
Episode 29
- Inherited Immunodeficiency
Episode 30
- HGPs i.e. Human Genome Projects
Episode 31
- HGPs i.e. Human Genome Projects
Episode 32
- Genetic markers-SNPs and applications
Episode 33
- Genetic markers-CNVs and InDels and their implications
Episode 34
- Prenatal diagnosis- Non-invasive methods
Episode 35
- Prenatal diagnosis- Invasive method
Episode 36
- Technology in reproductive assistance
Episode 37
- Gene therapy with reference to hemophilia
Episode 38
- Cord blood banking and stem cell therapy
Episode 39
- Genetic counseling
Episode 40
- Eugenics- positive and negative implications
Evaluation process
There will be an internal assessment and an end term exam for the certification of the Human Genetics programme.
Instructors
Mysore University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
All about the programme schedule is published on the website.
Downloadable or printable reading materials will be provided.
Lecture videos will be provided to the candidates.
There is an online discussion forum for doubt clearance.
There will be an internal assessment or assignment. There will be 30 marks for that. Candidates should get at least 40 percent marks to qualify.
Candidates should pay a fee to appear for the exam.
Candidates should have present in person at the designated exam centre at the mentioned time for the end term exam.
The total mark for the exam will be 70. Out of that candidates should get at least 40 percent marks.
This Human Genetics programme is coordinated by the University of Mysore.
Professor N.B. Ramachandra will be the instructor of the Human Genetics programme. He is a professor in the Department Of Studies In Genetics And Genomics, University Of Mysore.