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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 Md. Y

Aug 2, 2024

One of the best courses for genetics. I have learned some deep concepts of genetics which I wanted to know for IBO question Solving.

By Michael M

Oct 6, 2017

An exceptionally interesting course, which is very knowledgeably presented, and with a huge deal of interest, warmth and engagement.

By M. C

Jan 26, 2018

I've learned a lot from this course! Each week can be handles well and the quizzes are actually pretty humorous sometimes. Awesome!

By chenyuanying

Dec 2, 2016

Very interesting, explain theory in simple language. It is really easy for someone who have no biological background to understand.

By Luying Q

May 20, 2020

thank you so much Dr. Noor, your lecture made genetics knowledge intersting and easy to accept, that's exactly what I want !!!!!!!

By Yara A

Jan 16, 2024

It was very useful and fruitful. I learned a lot and helped me understand many questions about the evolution of living organisms

By Babek S

Aug 28, 2023

This course was very helpful for learning evolution and genetics. Thank you Mohammed Noor for making this amazing course for us!

By Tamaiya A

Mar 6, 2017

The professor properly explains information and gives exceptional facts and sustainable facts to back up claims. Best class yet.

By Doğa M

Jul 9, 2022

I have benefited from this course immenesly. I enjoy the lectures. It's easy to understand. Thank you for making this course.

By Sukanta B

Jul 16, 2021

Everyone should take this course as it is very simple and will help you understand natural phenomenon effectively than before.

By Alexa L

Aug 2, 2020

A bit improvement on introducing new jargon methodically would help. Superior and informative course for beginners otherwise!

By Vijayalakshmi.M

May 24, 2020

Good basics of evolution taught clearlyrics by professor. Nice and my I'd verification is not yet completed plz favor for me

By Tamara L

Jun 27, 2017

Well organized, good support material, very in depth approach to this material. Thank You for making this course available.

By Emmanuel O Z

Dec 2, 2020

It's an excellent course. The applications and links are very useful and didactical. Thanks for everything Professor Noor.

By Aishat O

Oct 3, 2020

The classes are so interesting and the lecturer is amazing ,thanks for given me the opportunity to partake in this course.

By Yuneidis C V

Dec 16, 2024

Estoy muy contenta de haber terminado este curso, aprendí muchísimo ,pero me gustaría que estuviera en español. gracias

By Sreedhar K

Sep 12, 2023

A MUST, MUST and MUST for those interested in genetics and evolution. It can take you a long way in future in this area.

By Cindy L

Oct 11, 2017

Amazing class! The professor is captivating and explains a very complex subject in a straight forward and simple manner.

By Zhansaya A

Nov 10, 2022

Pr. Noor explains everything so clearly and easily and has nice sense of humor :) Thank you for the interesting course!

By Britt H

Jun 1, 2021

Excellent training and very lively videos. I learned a lot and really enjoyed each single video in the course. Thanks !

By Ruta R

Jun 3, 2017

Great Course. Good structured, informative and well explained.I understood more than while my education in high school.

By Ana B

May 24, 2016

The course is easy to understand and the concepts are very clear. I highly recommend this even if you aren't an expert.

By Sunirmal S

Mar 30, 2021

It was very helpful and informative.

I had so many doubts and confusion which got cleared after I completed the course.

By Qareeb u h

May 1, 2019

The way i got enrolled in the course and lead by Dr.Mohammad Noor was a dream for me ,and i am thankful to all of you.

By DeeDee S

Feb 20, 2019

Dr. Noor is an amazing professor and explains course material very well. I would definitely take more of his courses!