Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
CSRA-0005
Organization:
Coursera Inc.
Location:
Online
Length:
10 weeks (55 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Introduction to Biology or General Science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide a basic overview of the principles behind the very fundamental areas of biology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Have a basic understanding of evolution and evolutionary processes
  • Understand the basic concepts and processes of genetics
  • Apply the concepts and processes of genetics as evidence and support for their understanding of evolution

General Topics:

  • Evidence for evolution
  • Introduction to basic genetics
  • Recombination and genetic mapping simple traits
  • Complications to genetic mapping
  • Genes versus environment
  • Basic population genetics and Hardy-Weinberg
  • Gene flow, differentiation, and inbreeding
  • Natural selection and genetic drift
  • Molecular evolution
  • Evolutionary applications and misapplications
  • Adaptive behaviors and species formation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials