Content Provided by: Dr. Don Lee
Number of Units: 1-3
Estimated Time of Completion: 40-60 hours (for each badge in the 3-module Genetic Principles series)
Please note that the actual amount of time it takes to complete this badge will vary based on the learner's previous background and/or experience with the concepts presented in the module.
Description: Genetic principles of inheritance in plants and animals and their significance in biology and agriculture will be discussed. Topics include the physical basis of heredity in families and populations; introduction to chromosome biology; the molecular basis for gene expression; and modern genetic engineering tools used in animal and plant systems. Problem sets and quizzes will be used to clarify genetics and selective plant breeding topics.
Registration:
- Module 1: Inheritance in Families and Populations
- Module 2: Chromosomes and Genes
- Module 3: Molecular Genetic Engineering, DNA & Testing Methods
Or enroll in all 3 modules for a special price of $750!
Upon registration and payment of badge(s), learners will be provided instructions on how to access the content.
Course Requirements & Materials:
- Technical Requirements: Access to high-speed Internet and email with up-to-date browsers and the ability to view videos (recommended browsers are Firefox, Chrome, and Safari)
- Textbooks: No textbooks required. All course materials are online. Free, additional genetics information can also be found at Science Learning and the Plant and Soil Sciences eLibrary.
Questions About These Badges? Contact Leah Sandall at lsandall5@unl.edu or 402-472-9295.