Human Genetics 210 - Topics in Genomics

Winter Quarter 2010

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

Course organizers: and

Units: 2.0

Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory

Prerequisites: None

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.

Tentative Syllabus
January 5: Genomics Primer and Technologies - Jeanette Papp
January 12: Genomics Overview - Esteban Dell'Angelica
January 19: Tools to Illuminate How Genes Work: Comparative and Functional Genomics - Karen Reue
January 26: Evolution - Marc Suchard
February 2: Population Genetics - John Novembre
February 9: Statistical Genetics: Linkage & Association - Eric Sobel
February 16: Statistical Genetics: Quantitative Trait Analysis - Janet Sinsheimer
February 23: Genomic Analysis - Eleazar Eskin
March 2: Genetic Networks - Angela Presson
March 9: Personalized Medicine and Ethical Issues - Linda McCabe