Advanced Topics in Human Genetics

3 credits · Graduate

An Advanced core course for MSc and PhD students in Human Genetics and Genomics, Pathology, graduate students with a special interest in human genetics, and CCMG fellows. Topics include Cell division and chromatin behaviour; chromosomal structural abnormalities and reproductive consequences; Developmental genetics; Cancer genetics; Bayesian Risk calculations; Linkage, segregation, and association analysis; non-mendelian genetics epigenetics and imprinting; Sequencing and new technology platforms and associated analysis tools; Variant interpretation; and Cytogenetics. PREREQUISITES: Evidence of general knowledge of cell biology, nucleic acids, gene expression and regulation, physiology, cancer biology, and familiarity with internet navigation. RESTRICTIONS: Enrolment is limited to students enrolled in a Pathology graduate program or by Instructor permission. EXCLUSIONS: Nil FORMATS: Lecture