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330.619.01 ANALYTIC STRATEGIES IN THE GENETICS OF PSYCHIATRIC, BEHAVIORAL AND OTHER COMPLEX DISEASES

Department: Mental Health
Term: 4th term
Credits: (3 credits)
Contact: Brion Maher
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Addresses the rapidly changing landscape of the study of complex genetics diseases. Students explore the current state of the quantitative issues in complex disease genetics, so that they can translate their experiences into research practice. Analyzes genome-wide association scans, epigenetics, and next-generation sequencing, as well as approaches to power calculation, including the use of simulation. Students study the current literature as well as examples from real data sets. In addition to learning the analytic techniques, students also become familiar with the assumptions and limitations of these approaches.

Student Evaluation: Exams and a Project
Location: Baltimore
Class Times:
  • Tuesday 1:30 - 2:50
  • Thursday 1:30 - 2:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: bmaher@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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