Human Genomics (393-0-1)

Instructors

Robert Holmgren
847/491-5460
COOK HALL 3125

Meeting Info

Meets in Non-General PurposeRm: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Recent advances in human ancestry and clinical medicine have underscored the importance of genetic principles. Human Genomics will discuss genome-wide association studies, linkage analysis, and the roles of rare and common variation as they relate to human genetics, health and evolution. Lectures will provide an introduction to each topic, which will be followed by discussion of papers from the primary literature.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisite: BIOL_SCI 203-0 or BIOL_SCI 241-0.

Teaching Method

Active participation during in-class discussion and working with a partner to prepare a poster on some aspect of human genomics

Evaluation Method

Participation in class and the poster sessions and an evaluation of the poster and its presentation.

Class Materials (Required)

N/A

Class Materials (Suggested)

Review articles and primary literature

Class Attributes

Advanced Expression
SoC Humanities and Fine Arts Distro
SoC Mathematics, Science, and Technology Distro

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: BIOL_SCI 203-0 or BIOL_SCI 241-0.