Course curriculum

  • 1

    Pre-Course Survey

    • Pre-Course Survey
  • 2

    Lesson 1: Basic Concepts of Genetics

    • Lesson 1: Learning Objectives

    • Lesson 1.1 [V] : What is a Gene?

    • 1.2 Learning Time I: Phenotype, Chromosomes, and Alleles

    • 1.3 Activity Time I: What are Your Phenotypes?

    • 1.4 Learning Time II: Zygosity, Alleles & Simple Trait

    • 1.5: Quiz Time: Understanding Dominant and Recessive phenotypes

    • 1.6 [V] Learning Time III: Punnett Squares

    • 1.7 Activity Time II: Determine Genetic Probability using Punnett Squares

    • 1.8 Let's Recap
  • 3

    Lesson 2: Sources of Genetic Variation

    • Lesson 2 [V]: Learning Objectives

    • 2.1 Learning Time I: Segregation & Independent Assortment

    • 2.2 Learning Time II: Independent Assortment Example

    • 2.3 Learning Time III: Chromosomal Crossover & Mutation

    • 2.4 Quiz Time: Identifying Mutations in DNA Sequences

    • 2.5 Let's Recap
  • 4

    Lesson 3: Domestication and Breeding

    • Lesson 3 [V]: Learning Objectives

    • 3.1 Learning Time I: Selective Breeding & Domestication

    • 3.2 Learning Time II: Genetic Diversity in Crops

    • 3.3 Quiz Time: Importance of Genetic Variety in Corps

    • 3.4 [V] Learning Time III: The Green Revolution

    • 3.5 Learning Time IV: Different Plant Architectures in Corn

    • 3.6 Activity Time: VR Maze

    • 3.7 Let's Recap
  • 5

    Lesson 4: Quantitative Genetics

    • Lesson 4 [V]: Lesson Objectives

    • 4.1 Learning Time I: Modern Breeding & Quantitative Genetics

    • 4.2 Quiz Time: Genetic vs Environmental Effect

    • 4.3 [V] Learning Time II: Studying Complex Traits

    • 4.4 Learning Time III: Process for Studying Complex Traits

    • 4.5 Activity Time: SNP-Trait Association

    • 4.6 Let's Recap
  • 6

    Lesson 5: Phenotypic Plasticity

    • Lesson 5 [V]: Learning Objectives

    • 5.1 [V] Learning Time I: Phenotypic Plasticity

    • 5.2 [V] Learning Time II: Natural Selection & Wildlife Adaption

    • 5.3 Activity Time I: Environmental Factors

    • 5.4 [V] Learning Time III: Food Security & Climate Change

    • 5.5 Learning Time IV: Tackling Food Security Problems

    • 5.6 Activity Time II: Climate Change & Food Security

    • 5.7 Let's Recap
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    Lesson 6: Agricultural Technologies

    • Lesson 6 [V]: Learning Objectives

    • 6.1 Learning Time I: Precision Agriculture

    • 6.2 [V] Learning Time II: Computer Visions & Remote Sensing

    • 6.3 [V] Learning Time III: Drones & Irrigation

    • 6.4 [V] Learning Time IV: Automation

    • 6.5 Quiz Time I: Agricultural Technologies

    • 6.6 Let's Recap

    • 6.7 Quiz Time II: Bring it All Together
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    Post-Course Survey

    • Post-course Survey