DNA Courses and Certifications

Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR

18 ratings at edX

Breeding programmes are key to the genetic improvement of plant varieties and animal breeds used in agriculture. This unique course shows how to model an existing or new breeding programme and the evaluation of alternative breeding scenarios.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

AP® Biology - Part 2: Genetics

The second course in a comprehensive series designed to prepare you for the AP Biology exam, focusing on genetics and DNA.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Professor Dave Explains

Biochemistry

2 reviews

Comprehensive overview of biochemistry, covering biomolecules, cellular functions, metabolism, and health. Equips learners with knowledge to understand nutrition, medicine, and debunk medical myths.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

What Is Epigenetics? - With Nessa Carey

2 reviews

Explore the fascinating world of epigenetics, its impact on gene expression, and how it shapes our lives beyond DNA. Learn about groundbreaking research and potential applications in medicine and psychology.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DNA and Atoms: The Secret of Life

1 review

Learn about DNA structure, how atoms are bonded to make DNA molecules and the periodic table, through Nobel lectures and key scientific papers.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 4-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

TED

Can We Cure Genetic Diseases by Rewriting DNA?

1 review

Chemical biologist David R. Liu discusses base editors, a breakthrough in genome editing that can directly rewrite DNA, potentially treating or curing genetic diseases.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Understanding Genetic Disorders: How DNA Influences Health

Explore the science behind our genetics and health and empower those with genetics disorders to make more informed health choices.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Why the Internet Won't Get You Any More Friends

Explore the biological limits of human social networks and why digital connections don't expand our meaningful relationships beyond our brain's cognitive capacity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Jumping Genome - Changing Ideas about Heredity and Evolution

Explore the evolution of genetics, from Mendel's pea experiments to modern genomics, including McClintock's revolutionary "jumping gene" discovery and its impact on our understanding of heredity and evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DNA, Love, and Gender

Explore epigenetics: how environment alters DNA, impacting behavior, health, and even love. Discover the role of RNA molecules in understanding complex epigenetic phenomena and their potential applications.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Disputed Inheritance: The Battle over Mendel and the Future of Biology

Explore the historical battle over Mendel's genetics and its impact on modern biology. Uncover how alternative theories could have reshaped our understanding of inheritance and DNA.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Intro to Human Genetics

Explore human heredity fundamentals, from inheritance patterns to DNA structure, genetic diseases, and biotechnology's societal impact.

• California Community Colleges System
• 13 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 3rd Sep, 2024
• Paid Course

Human Heredity

Explore human heredity concepts, from Mendelian genetics to modern molecular genetics, including DNA structure, gene expression, and genetic engineering.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 19th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Understanding the Body

Explore the human body with this flexible program of online courses. Earn 10 credits from the University of Aberdeen.

• FutureLearn
• 11 weeks, 4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Basic Molecular Biology

Molecular biology reveals the gene structure and function, which also provides us powerful tools to explore the mystery of life science.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course