Coursera - Useful Genetics Part II

This college-level course gives students a thorough understanding of gene function and inheritance, and enables them to apply this understanding to real-world issues, both personal and societal. This is Part 2 of a two-part course.

Who might want to take this course?

- People affected by or concerned about a genetic disease (either directly or in a family member)
- People interested in the genetic diversity of humans or other species
- People who have had (or are considering having) their genes or genomes analyzed by companies such as 23andMe
- People concerned about the public use of personal genetic information
- People interested in breeding animals or plants, or in in conservation of endangered species
- People interested in genealogy and ancestry analysis
- Science teachers
- Anyone interested in genetics but unable to enroll in university at this time