120.608.01
Genomics for Public Health
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2010 - 2011
Instruction Method
TBD
Tu, Th, 1:30 - 2:50pm
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
David Levin
P.C. Huang
Roger McMacken
Leslyn Hanakahi
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
A college level course in biology would be helpful.
Introduces genomics and modern genetic technologies, with emphasis on their application to significant public health problems, to students who have limited prior coursework in molecular biology or molecular genetics. Lectures and discussions are integrated with computer exercises in laboratory sessions. Topics include fundamental principles of molecular biology; genome sequencing and structure; gene cloning; mapping of human disease genes; use of DNA microarrays, protein microarrays, and PCR in analysis and treatment of human disease; comparative genomics of model and pathogenic organisms; mining of genomic databases; and genetically modified organisms.