Human Genetics 210 - Topics in Genomics

Winter Quarter 2008

All classes are Tuesday at 3:00 PM - 4:50 PM in 5303 Gonda.

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The Course Syllabus [pdf] is available.

ADMINISTRATION
There will be no exams. The course will be graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U). Each instructor will assign a portion of the grade based entirely on class participation and homework. The instructors may assign homework assignments and reading. Homework will be due in class at the following lecture. Unless informed otherwise by the instructor, you may not collaborate with other students on the homework. An answer key will be provided after each assignment is graded and returned to the students.

Any handouts, lecture notes, and homework & reading assignments will be available on this website

Session 1 (08 Jan): Esteban Dell'Angelica: Genomics Overview
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Session 2 (15 Jan): Stan Nelson: Genomic Technologies
Session 3 (22 Jan): James Lake: The Ring of Life
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Session 4 (29 Jan): Jake Lusis: Mouse Genetics and Systems Biology
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Session 5 (05 Feb): Marc Suchard: Evolution
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Session 6 (12 Feb): Eleazar Eskin: Genomic Analysis
Session 7 (19 Feb): Eric Sobel: Statistical Genetics: Linkage & Association
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Session 8 (26 Feb): Janet Sinsheimer: Statistical Genetics: Quantitative Trait Analysis
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Session 9 (04 Mar): Jeanette Papp: Genetic Networks and Whole Genome Sequencing
Session 10 (11 Mar): Linda McCabe: Personalized Medicine and Ethical Issues
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