BIOE 824 - Genetic Epidemiology: Methods and Applications

Cr Hrs: 3 (48-0-0)

This course will provide an overview of the rapidly advancing field of genetic epidemiology and genomics. It is designed for a broad audience and targets students, fellows, residents and faculties with diverse backgrounds in the health sciences. The course will start with an introduction to molecular genetics, genome organization, and principles of inheritance and quantitative genetics. This will be followed by a series of lectures on human genome diversity, linkage mapping, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and the technological advances driving genome research. Topics covered will also include epigenetics and gene expression, gene x environment and gene x gene interactions, personalized genomics, and ethical implications.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Khyobeni Mozhui