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Genes and the Human Condition (From Behavior to Biotechnology)
by Raymond J. St. Leger , Tammatha O'Brien- 4.6
Approx. 12 hours to complete
To acquire an understanding of the fundamental concepts of genomics and biotechnology, and their implications for human biology, evolution, medicine, social policy and individual life path choices in the 21st century. Introduction to Genetics The Central Dogma Gene Expression Mutations Sexual Reproduction Neuotransmitters and Hormones Comparative and Developmental Genomics Week 1 Supplemental Information...
Sustainable Tourism – promoting environmental public health
by Flemming Konradsen- 4.7
Approx. 14 hours to complete
The MOOC introduces learners to key environmental health and natural resources management challenges associated with the rapid growth in international tourist arrivals into low-income countries. Since infrastructural and regulatory capacities in such countries are often limited they are more exposed to the negative implications of such development. Goals 3: “good health and well-being”...
The Science of Gastronomy
by King L. Chow , Lam Lung Yeung- 4.6
Approx. 25 hours to complete
This course introduces a number of basic scientific principles underpinning the methodology of cooking, food preparation and the enjoyment of food. All topics covered have a strong basis in biology, chemistry, and physics application. Following the video demonstrations of the scientific principles of cooking, you will learn to recognize the key ingredients and their combinations for preparing good healthy food....
Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases
by John A. Bartlett, M.D. , Franklin Mosha, Ph.D. , Mramba Nyindo, Ph.D.- 4.7
Approx. 19 hours to complete
This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention and control. Tropical Parasitology is taught by faculty from an area highly impacted by tropical parasites- the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, Tanzania....
Biochemical Principles of Energy Metabolism
by Seyun Kim- 4.8
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Everyone knows that energy is essential for sustaining life. How can you define energy in life? Have ever thought about ways of how carbohydrates like glucose from your diet can be used for extracting energy? A scientific field that focuses on energy production and flow though living cells and organisms is called bioenergetics....
Basics of Extracellular Vesicles
by Cecilia Lasser- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course aims to provide the basic knowledge about extracellular vesicles (EV) a generic term including exosomes, microvesicles, microparticles, ectosomes, oncosomes, prostasomes, and many others. It covers areas such as EV history, nomenclature, biogenesis, EV cargo as well as the release and uptake mechanisms, collection and processing prior to isolation, different isolation methods, characterization and quantification techniques....
Ecosystems of California
by Erika Zavaleta- 4.7
Approx. 12 hours to complete
This course surveys the diversity, structure and functioning of California’s ecosystems through time and the ways they have influenced and responded to human activities and stewardship. The course also emphasizes important skills to understand as a scientist or consumer of scientific information, including data collection, natural history, and writing. Drivers of Statewide Patterns...
Charles Darwin: El origen del evolucionismo moderno
by Rosaura Ruiz G.- 4.8
Approx. 7 hours to complete
Este curso está dirigido a cualquier persona que desee conocer de manera general qué es y cómo se ha explicado la evolución de las especies. Introducción y antecedentes Introducción Antecedentes. Parte 1 Antecedentes. Parte 2 Antecedentes. Parte 3 Lamarck Si no estás inscrito a este curso como usuario de Coursera para la UNAM, por favor revisa esta información:...
Генетика (Genetics)
by Анна Юшкова- 4.9
Approx. 34 hours to complete
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 сюрпризов. Например, ученые обнаружили в генетическом материале ядерных организмов до 98 % молчащей, не кодирующей белки ДНК. Какие тайны скрываются в этих участках?...
Química, guerra y ética
by Benjamín Ruiz LoyolaTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 11 hours to complete
En este curso estudiarás lo básico que hay que saber acerca de las armas químicas, su modo de acción y sus consecuencias; estudiarás los esfuerzos que se han hecho y se siguen haciendo para la eliminación de esas armas en los niveles local y global. Ciencia y guerra Introducción Antecedentes. Parte 1...