The ABCs of DNA Course
(with instructor, Regina Negrycz)
Learn all the basics you need to get started with DNA!
Self-Paced Study
No start or end date. Log in and begin your course immediately! You can work through the materials at a pace that suits your own schedule!
Tips & Techniques
Easy-to-understand lesson materials and short simple videos explain DNA terminology, who to test, types of tests, and more!
Interactive Learning
Ask questions and interact with your instructor and other students in a dedicated Facebook Group.
Here's What You'll Learn
By taking this course today, you will quickly learn the core concepts of using DNA for genealogy, which test to take, and the next steps!
I began incorporating DNA into my genealogical research in 2014. I am 100% Irish on my maternal side and, at that point in time, only knew one of those ancestral lines. I now have found descendants of 9 of my 16 great-great-grandparents!!
I receive new matches on a daily basis and love trying to figure out where each puzzle piece fits into my family tree!
I would love to help you get started with your DNA journey!
~ Regina Negrycz, Instructor
Course Outline
Introduction to DNA
DNA Composition
Terminology
Chromosomes & The Human Genome
Centimorgans vs Centromeres
Haplogroup vs Haplotype
SNPs vs STRs
Prior to Testing
DNA Tests Available
Mitochondrial (mt) DNA
Taking the mtDNA Test
Your mtDNA Results
YDNA
Taking the Y-DNA Test
Your Y-DNA Results
Autosomal (at) DNA
Testing Companies
Ancestry
23&Me
MyHeritage
FamilyTreeDNA
LivingDNA
Who to Test?
Ethnicity
BrickWalls
More Relatives
Next Steps
Learn about DNA Today!
Find out how DNA can unlock your family tree!
