Genetics helps us understand some of biology’s biggest questions: How are traits inherited? How does DNA shape who we are? And how do genes and genomes change over time? In this Specialization, you’ll build a connected understanding of genetics, starting with the foundations of inheritance and working toward molecular genetics, gene regulation, genomics, biotechnology, cancer genetics, and evolution. Along the way, you’ll explore how chromosomes and DNA carry genetic information, how genes are expressed and regulated, and how genetic variation shapes individuals and populations.
Through engaging readings, practice, and problem solving, you’ll learn to connect what happens at the molecular level with the inheritance patterns and biological variation we see in the world around us.
