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From Disease to Genes and Back
by Gert Matthijs , Yurii Aulchenko , Michel Georges , Marianna Bevova , Lennart Karssen- 4.7
Approx. 44 hours to complete
Human genetics explores the genetically determined similarities and differences between human beings. This scientific discipline encompasses a variety of related fields such as molecular genetics, genomics, population genetics and medical genetics. Study of human genetics can help to find answers to questions regarding the inheritance and development of different human phenotypes....
Emergence of Life
by Bruce W. Fouke, Ph.D.- 4.2
Approx. 45 hours to complete
How did life emerge on Earth? How have life and Earth co-evolved through geological time? Is life elsewhere in the universe? Take a look through the 4-billion-year history of life on Earth through the lens of the modern Tree of Life! " Other themes include: -Reconnaissance of ancient primordial life before the first cell evolved...
The Little Stuff: Energy, Cells, and Genetics
by Melanie Peffer- 4.7
Approx. 10 hours to complete
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. Cells Gone Wild: Cancer...
Lactation Biology
by Dr. Walter Hurley, PhD- 4.9
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Lactation and especially milk, which is the product of that unique mammalian process, are routinely encountered within our daily lives. Nevertheless, they often are poorly understood by many, even including many who are engaged in the business of producing milk. You will be able to engage with other learners so that you can extend your learning beyond the video presentations....
Evolution Today
by Menno Schilthuizen , Maurijn van der Zee , Rutger Vos- 4.6
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In this course you will learn how evolution works. You will develop an understanding of evolutionary processes and their formative power. You will see how evolution has shaped biodiversity, and continuously influences our daily life. Evolution impacts human endeavors as varied as medicine, agriculture, psychology, economy, and culture. In the last module, we will have a look at the future....
Circadian clocks: how rhythms structure life
by Martha Merrow , Till Roenneberg- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
This course is geared towards starting undergraduate students. A solid background in biology will be helpful but not absolutely essential. The material will be of interest to those who are pursuing a career in any of the life sciences as well as anyone who has run up against their biological clock....
The Changing Arctic
by Terry V. Callaghan- 4.3
Approx. 9 hours to complete
What will I learn? After taking this course you will have an understanding of Arctic landscapes, how they were formed and how they are changing. You will also learn how scientists from countries around the North are working together to understand how these changes will affect the People of the North and the global community....
Advanced Neurobiology II
by Chenjian Li , Donggen Luo , Yan Zhang- 4.3
Approx. 26 hours to complete
Hello everyone! Welcome to advanced neurobiology! Neuroscience is a wonderful branch of science on how our brain perceives the external world, how our brain thinks, how our brain responds to the outside of the world, and how during disease or aging the neuronal connections deteriorate. Thank you for joining us! Perception: Vision...
The Big Stuff: Evolution and Ecology
by Melanie Peffer- 4.9
Approx. 10 hours to complete
In this course, we will explore how evolution works to generate new species, the wide variety of life on earth. We will also touch on the importance of biodiversity for the overall health of our planet, and for our well being as humans. The "E" Word Course 3 Introduction What is evolution?...
Specialty Topics: Biology Across Disciplines
by Melanie Peffer- 0.0
Approx. 12 hours to complete
In this course, we will explore the applicability and relationship of biology to the arts, business, and psychology. First, we’ll discuss art as a foundational practice to biology and how biology as a science can explain how we interact with the arts, in particular, our experiences making and listening to music....