BMS 635 - Mammalian Genetics

Course Overview

Students will become familiar with concepts of complex traits, gene mapping resources and computational approaches to analysis of genomic information.

The course will utilize Canvas course management capabilities to provide assignments, outlines, lecture material, stimulate discussion, etc. All students will be provided with access.

This class is offered in the Spring.

Topics Covered

  • Accessing genome databases (Browsers, MODs)
  • Modeling complex genetic disorders (DO, CC etc)
  • Epistasis and Pleiotropy
  • Beyond the sequence part 1: The proteome
  • Beyond the sequence part 2: The epigenome

Class Instructor

Gareth Howell