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340.734.01
Principles of Genetic Epi 4: Emerging and Advanced Methods

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 1:30 - 3:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

340.733; 340.753, 140.623 or 653

Description
Discusses current topics in genetic epidemiology methods. Builds on the knowledge gained in Principles of Genetic Epidemiology 1-3 and provides an opportunity for students to drive the discussion and understand the details of the methods they have learned, as well as gain exposure to specialized topics still evolving in genetic epidemiology and genomics.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Evaluate the various approaches to gene-gene and gene-environment interaction, and enrichment analyses such as gene set analysis and pathway analysis
  2. Conduct enrichment analyses such as gene set analysis
  3. Develop and utilize analytical techniques suitable for trans-ethnic and admixed population samples
  4. Discuss and determine epigenetics
  5. Conduct analysis of sequence data
  6. Communicate the nuances of ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genetic and genomics studies
  7. Incorporate novel genetic technologies in various study designs
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 50% Group Presentation
  • 20% Participation
  • 30% Written critique of paper