Human Genetics
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The course is intended as an introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology for first year graduate students, first year medical students, and advanced undergraduates. It has three sections. The first is the structure and function of macromolecules (proteins, including enzymes, and nucleic acids) and supramolecular aggregates such as biological membranes. The second section is on cellular metabolism, emphasizing enzymatic mechanisms, cellular compartmentalization, and integration of metabolic systems. The third is the beginning of molecular biology of the gene, emphasizing DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Prereq: Two quarters of organic chemistry. Meredith, Philipson

Lectures on current research by departmental faculty and other invited speakers. A required course for all first-year graduate students in Human Genetics. Staff

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. Staff

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination. Staff

Thesis Research in Human Genetics Staff

This course covers classical and modern approaches to studying cytogenetic, Mendelian, and complex human diseases. Topics include chromosome biology, human gene discovery for single gene and complex diseases, non-Mendelian inheritance, mouse models of human disease, cancer genetics, and human population genetics. The format includes lectures and student presentations. Ober, Carole

Lectures on current research by departmental faculty and other invited speakers. A required course for all first-year graduate students in Human Genetics. Staff

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. Staff

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination. Staff

Thesis Research in Human Genetics Staff

This courses focuses on genetic models for complex human disorders and quantitative traits. Topics covered also include linkage and linkage disequilibrium mapping genetic models for complex traits, and the explicit and implicit assumptions of such models.

This courses focuses on genetic models for complex human disorders and quantitative traits. Topics covered also include linkage and linkage disequilibrium mapping genetic models for complex traits, and the explicit and implicit assumptions of such models. Cox, Nancy

Waggoner, Darrel

This is an advanced course in statistical genetics. Prerequisites are Human Genetics 471 and Statistics 244 and 245. Students who do not meet the prerequisites may enroll on a P/NP basis with consent of the instructor. This is a discussion course and student presentations will be required. Topics vary and may include, but are not limited to, statistical problems in linkage mapping, association mapping, map construction, and genetic models for complex traits. STAT 355 (parent) McPeek, Mary Sara

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. Staff

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination. Staff

Thesis Research in Human Genetics Staff

HGEN 46900 Human Genetics II: Human Variation and Disease. This course focuses on principles of population and evolutionary genetics and complex trait mapping as they apply to humans. It will include the discussion of genetic variation and disease mapping data. Di Rienzo, Anna

A course designed by a student and faculty member. All reading courses must be approved by the Curriculum/Student Affairs Committee prior to registration. Staff

Laboratory rotations, and all research prior to passing the Qualifying Examination. Staff

Thesis Research in Human Genetics Staff