Genetics Courses

Classical papers in molecular genetics

230 ratings at Coursera

You have all heard about the DNA double helix and genes. Many of you know that mutations occur randomly, that the DNA sequence is read by successive groups of three bases (the codons), that many genes encode enzymes, and that gene expression can be regul…

• Coursera
• 28 hours worth of material, 12 weeks long
• 10th Apr, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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 worth of material, 8 weeks long
• 27th Mar, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

St. George's University

The Genomics Era: the Future of Genetics in Medicine

149 ratings at FutureLearn

Get an introduction to the growing role of genomics in healthcare, for patient diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Welcome to the class: we are very excited that you are interested in learning more about the foundations of life. In this openHPI course, we will give an introduction about components of human cells and their functions. We dive into the cell core to expl…

• openHPI
• 6 weeks long
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

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
• 25 hours worth of material, 11 weeks long
• 17th Apr, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

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IIT Kanpur;  NPTEL

Human Molecular Genetics

1 review

This is an introductory course designed primarily for students in the undergraduate or master’s programs interested in biomedical research, genetic counseling, medicine, and clinical genetics. This course is expected introduce the rapid advancements in o…

• Swayam
• 2-3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 22nd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course

Novosibirsk State University

Генетика (Genetics)

Несколько десятилетий назад определение нуклеотидной последовательности ДНК организма было почти невыполнимой задачей. Сегодня же секвенирование ДНК стало для специалистов чуть ли не рутинной работой – и тщательное изучение геномов принесло множество сюр…

• Coursera
• 34 hours worth of material, 5 weeks long
• 7th Mar, 2022
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Bioethics: The Law, Medicine, and Ethics of Reproductive Technologies and Genetics

2 reviews

An introduction to the study of bioethics and the application of legal and ethical reasoning.

• edX
• 1-2 hours a week, 10 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Optic Disc Drusen: Genetics and Associated Diseases

Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education, Stanford Optic Disc Drusen: Genetics and Associated Diseases, 6/18/2021 12:00:00 AM - 10/6/2023 12:00:00 AM, Internet Enduring Material Sponsored by Stanford University School of Medicine. Presented by th…

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

American Museum of Natural History

Genetics and Society: A Course for Educators

139 ratings at Coursera

How have advances in genetics affected society? What do we need to know to make ethical decisions about genetic technologies? This course includes the study of cloning, genetic enhancement, and ownership of genetic information. Course participants will a…

• Coursera
• 8-9 hours worth of material, 4 weeks long
• 10th Apr, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetics: Analysis and Applications

1 review

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
• 4-6 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Genetics: The Fundamentals

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
• 4-6 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Focus on Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: The Genetics of Addiction-How Discovery Is Informing the Path Forward for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention

Penn Medicine, Focus on Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: The Genetics of Addiction-How Discovery Is Informing the Path Forward for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment, Intervention, and Prevention, 11/23/2021 4:00:00 PM - 11/23/2024 5:30:00 PM, The opioid cr…

• Independent
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Useful Genetics Part 1: How Our Genes Shape Us

2 reviews

Learn how genes are inherited and how they affect important personal and societal issues.

• edX
• 6-8 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Useful Genetics, Part 2: Genes and Genetic Inheritance

Learn how genes are inherited and how they affect important personal and societal issues.

• edX
• 6-8 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)