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Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 37 hours
  • Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Offered by

About

What is a genome? A genome contains all of the information that a cell needs to develop, function, and reproduce itself, and all the information needed for those cells to come together to form a person, plant, or animal. Genomes contain an organism's complete set of genes, and also the even tinier genetic structures that help regulate when and how those genes are used. The ability to regrow a torn ligament, the clues that might predict the onset of mental illness, the nutritional potential of crops, and even the history of life itself, are all encoded in genomes. By taking this course, you will discover how scientists are deciphering the language of genomes to learn how to develop sustainable food and fuel supplies, improve disease treatment and prevention, and protect our environment. Professor Robinson is the main instructor for this course. In addition, each module features several guest instructors. These guest instructors come from diverse fields of study"biology, physics, computer science, and many others"and pursue diverse research goals, yet they share a common interest in genomic approaches and technologies. The guest instructors include: - Elizabeth (Lisa) Ainsworth, Associate Professor of Plant Biology - Mark Band, Director of the Functional Genomics Facility - Alison Bell, Associate Professor of Animal Biology - Jenny Drnevich, Functional Genomics Bioinformatics Specialist with High-Performance Biological Computing - Christopher Fields, Associate Director of High-Performance Biological Computing - Bruce Fouke, Director of the Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center - Glenn Fried, Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Core Facilities - Nigel Goldenfeld, Professor of Physics - Brendan Harley, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - Alvaro Hernandez, Director of the High-Throughput Sequencing and Genotyping Facility - Victor Jongeneel, former NCSA Director of Bioinformatics and former Director of High-Performance Biological Computing - Kingsley Boateng, Senior Research Specialist with the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology Core Facilities - Stephen Long, Professor of Plant Biology and Crop Sciences - Ruby Mendenhall, Associate Professor of African American Studies - William Metcalf, Professor of Microbiology - Karen Sears, Assistant Professor of Animal Biology - Saurabh Sinha, Associate Professor of Computer Science - Lisa Stubbs, Professor of Cell and Developmental Biology - Rachel Whitaker, Associate Professor of Microbiology - Derek Wildman, Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology - Peter Yau, Director of the Protein Sciences Facility

Modules

About the Course

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Orientation Quiz

2 Videos

  • Welcome to Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life! (Course Overview)
  • What Is Genomics?

2 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • About the Discussion Forums

About Your Classmates

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Getting to Know Your Classmates

2 Readings

  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media

Week 1 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 1 Overview

All Roads Lead Through Genomics

    • 3 Videos
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  • All Roads Lead through Genomics

3 Videos

  • The Book of Life
  • Two Flavors of Research: Exploration and Application
  • What Is Genomics Good For?

Life: Here and There, Now and Then

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Life: Here and There, Now and Then

5 Videos

  • Reverse-Engineering the Machinery of Life
  • Basic Components of Life
  • What Is Life?
  • Why Does Life Exist?
  • How Do We Recognize Life?

Into the Lab: Carver Biotechnology Center

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  • Analyzing Living Cells

Week 1 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 1 Conclusion

Week 1 Activities

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 1 Graded Discussion Activity

1 Discussions

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Week 1 Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Week 1 Honors Assignment

Week 2 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 2 Overview

What's Cool About Genomics?

    • 1 Videos
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  • Understanding Complex Systems

Genome Nuts and Bolts

    • 3 Videos
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  • Genome Nuts and Bolts

3 Videos

  • What Is DNA?
  • What Is a Genome?
  • The Grammar of Genomes

Genome Sequencing

    • 2 Videos
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  • Genome Sequencing

2 Videos

  • How Do We Read Genomes?
  • Genomics and Computing: P2P

Into the Lab: Biological Computing

    • 1 Videos
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  • High-Performance Biological Computing

Genomics and Health: Achieving Equal Access

    • 2 Videos
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  • Equalizing Access to Genomics of Health
  • Challenges in Supercomputing (Optional)

Week 2 Conclusion

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  • Module 2 Conclusion

Week 2 Activities

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Week 2 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 2 Graded Discussion Activity

1 Discussions

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    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Week 2 Honors Assignment

Week 3 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 3 Overview

What's Cool About Genomics?

    • 1 Videos
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  • Biology's Big Two

The Central Dogma

    • 4 Videos
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  • The Central Dogma

4 Videos

  • The Gene to Protein Pipeline
  • What Do Proteins Do, and How?
  • How Do Proteins Evolve?
  • Horizontal Gene Transfer: Caring About DNA Sharing

Microbes and Drug Resistance

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  • Microbes and Drug Resistance

2 Videos

  • Why Do We Study Microbes?
  • Antibiotics and the Microbial Arms Race

Into the Lab: Carver Biotechnology Center

    • 3 Videos
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  • The Revolution of Protein Science
  • The Protein Science Facility at the CBC
  • Complexity from Simplicity

Gene Interactions

    • 2 Videos
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  • Gene Interactions

2 Videos

  • Pathways to Understanding the Mind
  • Mapping the Genomic Landscape

Week 3 Conclusion

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  • Module 3 Conclusion

Week 3 Activities

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Week 3 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 3 Graded Discussion Activity

1 Discussions

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Week 3 Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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  • Week 3 Honors Assignment

Week 4 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 4 Overview

What's Cool About Genomics?

    • 1 Videos
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  • Changing the Nature of Medicine

Guiding Tissue Growth

    • 2 Videos
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  • Guiding Tissue Growth

2 Videos

  • The Identity Crisis of Newborn Cells
  • Biomaterials & Human Health

Endless Forms

    • 3 Videos
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  • Endless Forms

3 Videos

  • Why Study Development in Mammals?
  • Studying Limb Development: Four Thumbs Up?
  • The Who, Where, and When of Genes in Development

Adapting to Change

    • 4 Videos
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  • Adapting to Change

4 Videos

  • Adaptation & Evolution
  • What Is a Genetically Modified Organism?
  • Ozone and Plant Health
  • Preparing Crops for Climate Change

Concerns About GMOs

    • 1 Videos
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  • Concerns About GMOs

1 Videos

  • Fear of GMOs

Week 4 Conclusion

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 4 Conclusion

Week 4 Activities

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Week 4 Quiz

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  • Week 4 Graded Discussion Activity

1 Discussions

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Week 4 Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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Week 5 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 5 Overview

What's Cool About Genomics?

    • 1 Videos
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  • The Dynamic Genome

Marks of Experience

    • 4 Videos
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  • Marks of Experience

4 Videos

  • Experience across Generations
  • Health: This Time, It's Personal
  • The Proper Study of Humankind
  • Predicting Problems in Pregnancy

Parsing Gene Regulation

    • 4 Videos
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  • Parsing Gene Regulation

4 Videos

  • Reading the Blueprint of Life
  • The Hierarchy of Genes
  • Gene Regulation & Social Behavior
  • Mapping the Punctuation of the Genome

Into the Lab: Carver Biotechnology Center

    • 1 Videos
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  • DNA Services Facility

Animal Personalities

    • 4 Videos
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  • Animal Personalities

4 Videos

  • Variety: The Spice of Life
  • Behavioral Syndromes
  • Lamarck in the 21st Century
  • Genes, Brains, and Social Behavior

Week 5 Conclusion

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  • Module 5 Conclusion

Week 5 Activities

    • 1 Discussion
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  • Week 5 Quiz

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  • Week 5 Graded Discussion Activity

1 Discussions

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Week 5 Honors Assignment

    • 1 PeerReview
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Week 6 Information

    • 1 Videos
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  • Module 6 Overview

What's Cool About Genomics?

    • 1 Videos
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  • Microbial Diversity: Worlds within Worlds

Microscopic Worlds

    • 2 Videos
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  • Microscopic Worlds

2 Videos

  • Microbial Love and War
  • Ecosystems of the Human Body

Rethinking Photosynthesis

    • 2 Videos
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  • Rethinking Photosynthesis

2 Videos

  • What Are We Eating Tomorrow?
  • The Second Green Revolution

Into the Lab: Carver Biotechnology Center

    • 1 Videos
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  • Supporting Genomic Research

Science and Society

    • 2 Videos
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  • Science and Society

2 Videos

  • Challenges to Community Health
  • Dreams of a Better World

Week 6 Conclusion

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  • Module 6 Conclusion

Week 6 Activities

    • 2 Discussion
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  • Week 6 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Week 6 Graded Discussion Activity

2 Discussions

  • Week 6 Discussion
  • Final Reflections

Week 6 Honors Assignment

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  • Week 6 Honors Assignment

Auto Summary

Unlock the secrets of life with "Genomics: Decoding the Universal Language of Life," a foundational course in Science & Engineering led by Professor Robinson and a diverse group of expert guest instructors. Dive into the complexities of genomes to understand their role in sustainable food, disease prevention, and environmental protection. The course spans 2220 minutes and is available through a Coursera Starter subscription. Ideal for those interested in biology, physics, and computer science, this course is perfect for anyone eager to explore genomic technologies and approaches.

Dr. Gene E. Robinson
Instructor

Dr. Gene E. Robinson