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This is the second genetics course in a three-part series. Building upon the concepts from biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology from our 7.00x Introductory Biology MOOC, these genetics courses go to a new level of depth. What are different types of genetic changes? How do nature and scientists create these genetic variations? How do we design and perform analyses to identify the genetic basis of a trait or disease?
Professors Peter Reddien and Mary Gehring will challenge you to expand your understanding of genetics. You will study the variety of genetic changes, different approaches to genetic analyses, and the impact of genetics on development and behavior.
We developed the 7.03x Genetics series with an emphasis on:
Undergraduate introductory genetics and and molecular biology (as found in 7.00x Introductory Biology and 7.03.1x Genetics)
Professor of Biology; Core Member and Associate Director of the Whitehead Institute; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Biology; Core Member, Whitehead Institute; Graduate Officer • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Director of Blended and Online Initiatives, Lecturer, Department of Biology • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
How can I take related biology courses from MIT?
The other MITx Biology courses run throughout the year. Check out the MITx Biology website for more details and registration links.
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Who can take this course?
Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.