DNA & Genealogy Online Course!

*Module 1: What Is Dna?*

• 1.1 DNA - the building blocks of life
• 1.2 What your DNA could say about you
• 1.3 What is DNA testing?
• 1.4 How to understand DNA test results to help your research
• 1.5 How DNA helps the professionals at work

*Module 2: What Can Dna Tell You?*

• 2.1 Solving crimes with DNA
• 2.2 Using genetic genealogy to answer questions that records can’t
• 2.3 Tracing diseases and traits through DNA
• 2.4 Forensic Science, Anthropology and other DNA-based careers

*Module 3: What Is Genealogy?*

• 3.1 Introduction to Genealogy
• 3.2 Why is genealogy important?
• 3.3 What can you do with genealogy
• 3.4 Genealogy in the world of work

*Module 4: Family Records*

• 4.1 What can documents tell you about your roots?
• 4.2 How to interpret documents to build your family history
• 4.3 How to replace damaged or lost documents to see the complete picture
• 4.4 How to interview family members to get all the information you need

*Module 5: Church & Public Records*

• 5.1 Search for documents online to save time
• 5.2 Where to look for records to find old relatives
• 5.3 How to use large online databases to find information easily
• 5.4 How far back can you go?

*Module 6: Creating Your Family Tree*

• 6.1 Putting all the pieces of the puzzle together
• 6.2 Building your family tree so it makes sense
• 6.3 Best ways to share what you’ve created - and maybe learn more
• 6.4 Using the information to uncover medical conditions or trace your inheritance
• 6.5 Personalize historic events by knowing your family’s role in them

 

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