Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology
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EPI 217 Winter 2012 (2 units)
Course Director: John S. Witte, PhD
Professor, Departments of Epidemiology & Biostatistics
and Urology
| OBJECTIVES |
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This course introduces the concepts, principles, and use
of molecular and genetic methods in epidemiologic and clinical research.
Specifically, students will learn about: common molecular and genetic
measures; linkage and association approaches to searching for disease-causing
genes, and their interaction with environmental factors; pharmacogenomics;
and ethics in genetics. Ultimately, students will develop a framework
for interpreting, assessing, and incorporating molecular and genetic measures
in their area of research.
| PREREQUISITES |
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Designing Clinical
Research (Epi 202). Exceptions to this prerequisite may
be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.
| FACULTY |
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| READINGS |
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Required readings provide important background information,
and should be completed before the start of the corresponding lecture.
| TEXTBOOK |
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The Fundamentals of Modern Statistical Genetics by Nan M. Laird and Christoph Lange. Springer. 2010. Textbooks may be purchased from the UCSF online bookstore (as well as Amazon and other vendors).
| GRADING |
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Grades will reflect scores on:
1. homeworks (60% total);
2. class participation (10%); and
3. the final project (30%).
Homework should be turned in on the due date by noon (Mondays).
| ENROLLMENT |
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This course is open to a limited number of individuals outside
of the ATCR and Master's programs. Preference is given to UCSF-affiliated personnel.
We regret that auditing is not permitted. To apply for this course please fill
out and submit the application below. Cost and submission information are in
the application.
Application (Word doc, 20KB)
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