GENE 104Q:
Law and the Biosciences
Preference to sophomores. Focus is on human genetics; also assisted reproduction and neuroscience. Topics include forensic use of DNA, genetic testing, genetic discrimination, eugenics, cloning, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, neuroscientific methods of lie detection, and genetic or neuroscience enhancement. Student presentations on research paper conclusions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-ER, Writing 2
GENE 199:
Undergraduate Research
Students undertake investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-18
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Ting, A. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
GENE 200:
Genetics and Developmental Biology Training Camp (DBIO 200)
Open to first year Department of Genetics and Developmental Biology students, to others with consent of instructors. Introduction to basic manipulations, both experimental and conceptual, in genetics and developmental biology.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
GENE 202:
Human Genetics
Utilizes lectures and small group activities to develop a working knowlege of human genetics as applicable to clinical medicine. Basic principles of inheritance, risk assessment, and population genetics are illustrated using examples drawn from diverse areas of medical genetics practice including prenatal, pediatric, adult and cancer genetics. Practical aspects of molecular and cytogenetic diagnostic methods are emphasized. Existing and emerging treatment strategies for single gene disorders are also covered. Prerequisites: basic genetics. Only available to MD and MOM students.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
GENE 214:
Representations and Algorithms for Computational Molecular Biology (BIOE 214, BIOMEDIN 214, CS 274)
Topics: introduction to bioinformatics and computational biology, algorithms for alignment of biological sequences and structures, computing with strings, phylogenetic tree construction, hidden Markov models, Gibbs Sampling, basic structural computations on proteins, protein structure prediction, protein threading techniques, homology modeling, molecular dynamics and energy minimization, statistical analysis of 3D biological data, integration of data sources, knowledge representation and controlled terminologies for molecular biology, microarray analysis, machine learning (clustering and classification), and natural language text processing. Prerequisites: programming skills; consent of instructor for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
GENE 215:
Frontiers in Biological Research (BIOC 215, DBIO 215)
Students analyze cutting edge science, develop a logical framework for evaluating evidence and models, and enhance their ability to design original research through exposure to experimental tools and strategies. The class runs in parallel with the Frontiers in Biological Research seminar series. Students and faculty meet on the Tuesday preceding each seminar to discuss a landmark paper in the speaker's field of research. Following the Wednesday seminar, students meet briefly with the speaker for a free-range discussion which can include insights into the speakers' paths into science and how they pick scientific problems.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 3 units total)
GENE 260:
Supervised Study
Genetics graduate student lab research from first quarter to filing of candidacy. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-18
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Reijo Pera, R. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Ting, A. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
GENE 271:
Human Molecular Genetics
For genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows interested in the practice of medical genetics and genomics. Gene structure and function; the impact of mutation and polymorphism as they relate to developmental pathways and human disease; mitochondrial genetics; approaches to the study of complex genetic conditions; GWAS and genome sequencing technologies; variant interpretation; gene therapy, stem cell biology, and pharmacogenetics. Undergraduates require consent of instructor and a basic genetics course.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
GENE 272:
Introduction to Medical Genetics
For genetic counseling students, graduate students in human genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; undergraduates with consent of instructor. Principles of medical genetics practice, including taking a family history, modes of inheritance and risk assessment, and mathematical principles of medical genetics (Bayes theorem, population genetics). An additional problem set is required for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-3
GENE 273:
Introduction to Clinical Genetics Testing
For genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and fellows. Uses a combination of case based assignments, laboratory observation and didactic lectures to introduce techniques and technology used in cytogenetics, molecular genetics and biochemical genetic testing, and to introduce clinical features of common genetic conditions that are commonly diagnosed through genetic testing.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
GENE 275:
Role Play and Genetic Counseling Observations
Students role play aspects of genetic counseling sessions and learn through clinical observations. Observation includes genetic counseling sessions in prenatal, pediatric, and specialty settings.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2
GENE 276:
Genetic Counseling Clinical Rotations
For genetic counseling students only. Supervised clinical experiences. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: GENE 275.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 2-7
| Repeatable
for credit
GENE 278:
Prenatal Genetic Counseling
Internet-based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial prenatal genetics rotation. Topics include prenatal genetic screening and diagnosis in the first and second trimesters, ultrasound, teratology, and genetic carrier screening.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
GENE 279:
Pediatric and Adult Genetic Counseling
Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial general genetics rotation. Topics include: common genetic conditions, assessment of child development and medical history in the context of a genetic workup, the pediatric genetics medical examination, dysmorphology, introduction to laboratory genetic testing, development of a differential diagnosis, and resources for case management and family support.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
GENE 280:
Metabolic Genetic Counseling
Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their metabolic genetics rotation. Topics include: overview of metabolic diseases; common pathways; diagnosis, management, and treatment of metabolic disorders; and newborn screening.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
GENE 281:
Cancer Genetic Counseling
Internet based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellows; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their initial cancer genetics rotation. Topics include: cancer biology and cytogenetics; diagnosis and management of common cancer genetic syndromes¿ predictive testing; psychology of cancer genetic counseling; and topics recommended by ASCO guidelines.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
GENE 283:
Genetic Counseling Research
Genetic counseling students conduct clinical research projects as required by the department for graduation. May be repeated for credit. Pre- or corequisite: GENE 282.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-8
| Repeatable
for credit
GENE 284:
Medical Genetics Seminar (CHPR 284)
Presentation of research and cases. Students enrolling for 2 units also attend and report on external seminars. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
for credit
GENE 285A:
Genetic Counseling Seminar
Year-long seminar primarily for genetic counseling students. Autumn: basics of medical communication; crosscultural and disability sensitive communication about genetics, and principles of providing genetic counseling. Undergraduates may enroll in Autumn Quarter with consent of instructor. Extra paper required for 3 units.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 2-3
GENE 286:
Advanced Genetic Counseling Seminar
For genetic counseling students only. Psychosocial issues associated with genetic counseling cases are discussed through presentation of cases that students have seen throughout their training. Professional development topics will be included. Must be taken for 3 quarters. Prerequisites: GENE 285 A,B,C and 276.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 2
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 6 units total)
GENE 287:
CARDIOVASCULAR GENETICS
Internet-based course for genetic counseling students, graduate students in genetics, medical students, residents, and fellow; genetic counseling students should take this course in conjunction with their cardiovascular genetics rotation. Topics include: Basic cardiology principles, including relevant anatomy and physiology; diagnosis, management and genetic testing as it relates to common inherited cardiovascular conditions in both the pediatric and adult setting; predictive genetic testing issues specific to inherited cardiovascular conditions; psychologic issues related to sudden death conditions. This course is designed for genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, post-doctoral fellows and nurses interested in inherited cardiovascular conditions.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
GENE 299:
Directed Reading in Genetics
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-18
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
GENE 399:
Graduate Research
Investigations sponsored by individual faculty members. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-18
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Reijo Pera, R. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Ting, A. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
GENE 802:
TGR Dissertation
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors: ;
Altman, R. (PI);
Ashley, E. (PI);
Attardi, L. (PI);
Axelrod, J. (PI);
Baker, J. (PI);
Barna, M. (PI);
Bassik, M. (PI);
Bhatt, A. (PI);
Brown, P. (PI);
Brunet, A. (PI);
Bustamante, C. (PI);
Calos, M. (PI);
Cherry, J. (PI);
Cohen, S. (PI);
Curtis, C. (PI);
Davis, R. (PI);
Fire, A. (PI);
Ford, J. (PI);
Fordyce, P. (PI);
Francke, U. (PI);
Frydman, J. (PI);
Fuller, M. (PI);
Gitler, A. (PI);
Greely, H. (PI);
Greenleaf, W. (PI);
Hanson-Kahn, A. (PI);
Herzenberg, L. (PI);
Kay, M. (PI);
Kim, S. (PI);
Kirkegaard, K. (PI);
Kundaje, A. (PI);
Li, J. (PI);
Lipsick, J. (PI);
Montgomery, S. (PI);
Nakauchi, H. (PI);
Ormond, K. (PI);
Pringle, J. (PI);
Pritchard, J. (PI);
Quake, S. (PI);
Reijo Pera, R. (PI);
Sage, J. (PI);
Sherlock, G. (PI);
Sidow, A. (PI);
Snyder, M. (PI);
Stearns, T. (PI);
Steinmetz, L. (PI);
Tang, H. (PI);
Ting, A. (PI);
Urban, A. (PI);
Villeneuve, A. (PI);
Vollrath, D. (PI);
Wernig, M. (PI);
Winslow, M. (PI);
Kanagawa, K. (GP);
Thompson, J. (GP)
