Mendelian Genetics – Understanding Inheritance

Categories Biology, Genetics

Course Description

Mendelian Genetics – Understanding Inheritance is a foundational biology course that introduces the principles of heredity through the lens of Gregor Mendel’s pioneering work. Mendel’s experiments with pea plants revealed predictable patterns in the way traits are passed from parents to offspring, forming the basis of classical genetics.

This lesson explores how dominant and recessive alleles interact to shape observable characteristics, and how these principles continue to inform modern genetic science. Whether you’re new to biology or deepening your understanding of inheritance, this course offers a clear and engaging entry point into the world of genetics

What You’ll Learn

🌱 By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Describe Mendel’s experiments and why pea plants were ideal for genetic study
  • Understand the basic principles of heredity, including the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment
  • Explain how traits are inherited through dominant and recessive alleles
  • Use Punnett squares to predict genetic outcomes in offsprin

Who This Course Is For

This course is perfect for learners who want to understand how traits are passed down through generations. It’s especially valuable for biology students, educators, and anyone curious about the genetic rules that shape living organisms.

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Course Duration: 25m
Course level:Intermediate
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Requirements

  • Basic understanding of DNA and cell biology
  • Interest in genetics and inheritance

Target Audience

  • High school and college biology students
  • Pre-med and life science majors
  • Educators teaching genetics
  • Lifelong learners interested in heredity
  • Anyone curious about how traits are inherited