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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...
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Top reviews

YS

Aug 17, 2018

Dr. Mohamed Noor I really appreciate your way of teaching, you're the reason why I loved Genetics . Thank you for every thing. I really recommend this course for every one, God bless you, Dr Mohamed

RG

Oct 12, 2022

T​his course help me a lot. I am very much grateful from coursera and specially Duke university for providing me this great opportunity. It's help me a lot for creating my CB. Thanking you Coursera.

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By Ant W

Oct 13, 2017

Amazing, amazing, amazing course! Super clear and I've learned so much. Thank you Prof. Noor!

By Zelekash A

Jan 14, 2025

I have learned so much about evolution and genetics as I did not have any science background

By David M T

Jul 20, 2020

Great Course! Great professor teaching beautifully diverse aspects of evolutionary genetics.

By Aushini D

Apr 5, 2020

Sir is very good. He explains everything un details. And his way of teaching is marvelous !

By Paula A B G

Dec 10, 2016

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

By Juliana L W

Feb 3, 2025

Curso maravilhoso, ótimo para rever conceitos! O carisma do prof Noor é um prazer à parte.

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 Miryam M T

Jan 31, 2025

It was a really good courses, help me to fully understand the concept of evolution

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!