Overview
Evolution is one of the most interesting fields within biology, and one that’s central to a complete understanding of modern biology. We begin this Introduction to Biology - Evolution course offered by Coursera in partnership with Rice University by tracing how Charles Darwin developed a theory of evolution by natural selection and the many ways that biologists have advanced the science of evolution since his lifetime. We then go on to learn about the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives.
What you'll learn
- How biologists advanced the science of evolution since Charles Darwin; the many applications of evolutionary biology to our everyday lives.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Why Evolution Matters?
- Early Ideas of Evolution
- Charles Darwin
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- On the Origin of Species
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 3 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Biology View 23 other Short Courses in Biology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residentsFree - Out-of-StateFree
Additional Details
- Audit: free access to course materials except graded items
- Certificate: a trusted way to showcase your skills
- A year of unlimited access with Coursera Plus $199
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.