Introduction to Statistical Genetics

Harvard HSPH

This course introduces students to the diverse statistical methods used throughout the process of statistical genetics. Topics covered include the basic molecular biology underpinnings of genetics, principles from population genetics, family-based and population-based association testing, genome wide association studies, expression QTL (eQTL) analysis and epigenome-wide association studies. Instructors use ongoing research to illustrate basic principles. Weekly homeworks supplement reading,…