Biology 697GA - ST- Human Genome Analysis
Spring
2021
01AA
0.00
M 2:30PM 3:20PM
UMass Amherst
72919
Fully Remote Class
This course covers current topics in genetics and and the social, ethical and legal issues surrounding genetic technology. Topics include genome structure and evolution, genetics of disease, personal genomics, human microbiomes and epidemiology. Students will have the opportunity to submit their DNA for genome-wide SNP and gut microbiome determination. Practical skills for analyzing genetic and genomic data are taught through weekly bioinformatic sessions in the R statistical programming language.
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.