Genetics Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

31 reviews

This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics).

• Coursera
• 1 day 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Genetics: Analysis and Applications

10 reviews

How do we know what we know about heredity? Enhance your scientific thinking and experimental design skills with this in-depth adventure through genetics.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life

146 reviews

Explore the secret of life through the basics of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, recombinant DNA, genomics and rational medicine.

• edX
• 16 weeks, 5-10 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Introduction to Human Behavioral Genetics

11 reviews

Behavioral genetic methodologies from twin and adoption studies through DNA analysis will be described and applied to address longstanding questions about the origins of individual differences in behavioral traits.

• Coursera
• 27 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Fruit Fly as a Research Tool for Human Disease

Explore how fruit fly genetics contribute to human disease research, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders, and their potential for developing new treatments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Alcohol-Induced Facial Flushing and Health Implications

Explore the genetic cause of alcohol-induced facial flushing, its prevalence among Asians, and associated health risks. Learn about ongoing research and public health initiatives addressing this condition.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Genetics: The Fundamentals

6 reviews

How do we know what we know about heredity? Enhance your scientific thinking and experimental design skills with this in-depth adventure through genetics.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetics: Population Genetics and Human Traits

5 ratings at edX

How do we know what we know about heredity? Enhance your scientific thinking and experimental design skills with this in-depth adventure through genetics.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetics: Analysis and Applications

Enhance your scientific thinking through an in-depth adventure in genetics, learning terminology, experimental techniques, mutation analysis, and the impact of genetics on development and behavior.

• MITx Online
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Genetics: The Fundamentals

Dive into the fundamentals of genetics, enhancing scientific thinking and experimental design skills while learning to apply genetic concepts to everyday life.

• MITx Online
• 7 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Basic Transmission Genetics - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

1 review

Explore DNA structure, replication, Mendel's laws, and mutations in this comprehensive overview of genetic transmission and its role in evolution and organism development.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL;  IIT Kanpur

Human Molecular Genetics

6 reviews

Explore central dogma, chromosomes, pedigree analysis, DNA techniques, mutations, and human genome projects. Gain practical skills in genetic analysis and disease modeling.

• YouTube
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Inheritance of characters

8 ratings at OpenLearn

Genes are units of inheritance that contribute to a person's behaviour and health. In this free course, Inheritance of characters, you will learn what genes, DNA and chromosomes are and how they ...

• OpenLearn
• 4 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Biology 102: Basic Genetics

Explore fundamental genetic concepts, from molecular basis to population dynamics, with engaging lessons on inheritance, evolution, and DNA technology.

• Study.com
• 16 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

MEGA General Science: Practice & Study Guide

Comprehensive self-paced study guide covering key science concepts for MEGA exam preparation, including physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and scientific practices.

• Study.com
• 32 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course