Why Biology Matters: The Genome and You
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Course overview
- Provider
- Futurelearn
- Course type
- Free trial availiable
- Deadline
- Flexible
- Duration
- 5 hours
Description
Learn what a genome is and use this information to answer questions about biology, yourself, and the world around you.
Understand the role of the genome in individuals, families and all humankind
By exploring genomes, we can develop a more detailed biological understanding of ourselves. This course focuses on building your knowledge of the genome, including concepts of genetic inheritance and how traits are transmitted from one generation to the next.
You will learn the type of information the genome provides and the social and philosophical implications of genomes in the future. It’s encouraged, but not required, for you to have completed Why Biology Matters: Basic Concepts before this course.
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