Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology

3 units

Lectures cover causes of phenotypic variation, familial resemblance and heritability, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, ascertainment, study designs and basic concepts in genetic segregation, linkage and association. The computer laboratory portion is designed as hands-on practice of fundamental concepts. Students will gain practical experience with various genetics computer programs (e.g. SOLAR, MERLIN, QTDT, and PLINK). Auditors will not have access to the computer lab sessions.