In this course, we will explore the smaller side of biology: molecular biology. We’ll cover basic topics including cell biology and how cells can go “rogue” and turn into cancer, how energy from the sun is transferred to fuel our bodies, basics of genetics and inheritance, and genetic technologies. At the end of this course, we will discuss ethical and moral implications of several exciting and new genetic technologies.
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Explain how the body maintains control of cells and how loss of control can lead to cancer.
Describe how energy is passed through the biosphere and why (most) of life is dependent on the sun.
Explain the basics of genetics, including epigenetics, and how each relates to our phenotype.
Describe at least three different genetic technologies currently impact society and give pro and against arguments for each.
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Cells Gone Wild: Cancer
Energy: From The Sun to Your Granola Bar
Mom Genes: DNA, Genetics, and Parenthood
Oh, Brave New World
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TOP REVIEWS FROM THE LITTLE STUFF: ENERGY, CELLS, AND GENETICS
I have learned a lot from this course and I definitely recommend !!
the course was thoroughly awesome and it covered almost all the basics of biology at initial stage.
This course is great to understand basically to beginner about basic biology, like cells and genetics.
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