Human Genetics II

4 credits · Graduate School

(Also listed as Molecular Physiology and Biophysics 8341) This course will cover the statistical, population, and analytical aspects of modern human genetics research. Topics to be covered include human population genetics, quantitative genetics, disease gene discovery (emphasizing design, statistical and molecular techniques), linkage and association analyses, computational genetics, and evolutionary genetics. Clinical examples, subject ascertainment, and study design will also be emphasized. Students must have a strong understanding of Mendelian genetics and basic biostatistics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. SPRING. [4]