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About the Course

Introduction to Genetics and Evolution is a college-level class being offered simultaneously to new students at Duke University. The course gives interested people a very basic overview of some principles behind these very fundamental areas of biology. We often hear about new "genome sequences," commercial kits that can tell you about your ancestry (including pre-human) from your DNA or disease predispositions, debates about the truth of evolution, why animals behave the way they do, and how people found "genetic evidence for natural selection." This course provides the basic biology you need to understand all of these issues better, tries to clarify some misconceptions, and tries to prepare students for future, more advanced coursework in Biology (and especially evolutionary genetics). No prior coursework is assumed....

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AT

May 28, 2020

I recommend this course for someone who is interested in learning of basics of population genetics and evolutionary processes. Prof. Noor is a very good teacher and I like his explanation of concepts.

YH

Jul 3, 2017

The course is really interesting! I love the way the professor demonstrate genetics theories by countless examples and evidence. And those questions about debates in genetics are thought-provoking!

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By Paula A B G

Dec 10, 2016

Dr. Noor makes the course and the topics unforgettable, amazing teacher and amazing content

By Mark C

Jun 16, 2024

Probably the best online course I have taken. Good pace and a nice spread of information.

By ZEESHAN A

Jul 2, 2020

The Best course of genetics and evolution .

Typical concepts explained in relatable way.

By Alon D

Sep 16, 2018

Dr. Noor is a gifted teacher, and the exciting topics are presented in an absorbing way.

By Lafni S

Oct 15, 2017

This course is fascinating! I have learned a lot from this. Thank you, Professor Noor!

By sagar g

Dec 27, 2020

One of the best course for students wishing to learn evolution on the basis of genetics

By sadra s

Nov 24, 2020

It Was Fantastic course that Was Very Amazing Information about Genetics and Evolution

By Bernd B

Nov 1, 2024

The class is interesting, the tests are enganging and the instructor is nice and fun.

By Cristina G

Jan 6, 2016

The best course I ever took , easy to understand and interesting to follow

By Benounou M

Dec 23, 2021

Extremely simplified an well explained. The quizzes really test your understanding.

By Lee C E

Jun 24, 2018

A very interesting course. The professor was great and explained the concepts well.

By Sara K

Apr 28, 2017

I really did enjoy this course. Teacher is amazing! It was just too hard for me. :)

By James C

Oct 19, 2016

Excellent course. A must take for anyone interested in DNA, Genetics, or Ancestry.

By Mai S

Aug 18, 2019

Such a pleasure, and very informative. Prof. Noor also has a great sense of humor!

By nanayere a

Jun 20, 2023

It was a wonderful experience studying this course. I have had enough information

By Valeria A B

Feb 1, 2023

Muy buen curso.

Excelentes materiales y las explicaciones del docente muy claras.

By Adil K

Jul 10, 2017

Insightful and fun. Prof Noor explains complicated concepts simply and concisely.

By Cassandra L W

Jun 16, 2017

Loved it. Very informative. I need more though on genetics and gene variations.

By Mateja V

Sep 27, 2020

Fantastic course! I recommend it to anyone interested in genetics and evolution!

By Qianxun W

May 29, 2018

Prof. Noor makes the evolution easy to understand and apply into our daily life.

By Martin d J I A

Aug 26, 2020

Un excelente curso, me dejó mucho conocimiento y una gran experiencia en línea.

By aisha d

May 14, 2022

it was amazing,, the professor wa interactive and the videos were very helful

By URVISH P

Oct 25, 2020

Very good way of explaination and good knowledge content packed in one course

By Muhammed S

Feb 11, 2017

A very talented professor, a broad course material covering much information.

By Alfonso M

Jan 17, 2016

Dear Mohamed, thank you for challenging me with this course! We want more....