This course teaches the story of how the structure of DNA was discovered by Nobel laureate James Watson and his research partner, Francis Crick. The learning outcomes include understanding the background and early life of the researchers, the process of finding DNA, building models, and the significance of their discovery. The course is delivered through a talk by James Watson and covers topics such as the RNA Tie Club and DNA Biopsy. The intended audience for this course is individuals interested in the history of scientific discoveries and the field of genetics.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Background
Early life
What is life
Finding DNA
Francis Crick
Building models
Im happy
RNA Tie Club
DNA Biopsy
Taught by
TED-Ed