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The focus of the course is on the basic mechanisms underlying the transmission of genetic information and on the use of genetic analysis to study biological and medical questions. Major topics will include: (1) the use of existing genetic variation in humans and other species to identify genes that play an important role in determining traits and disease-susceptibility, (2) the analysis of mutations in model organisms and their use in the investigation of biological processes and questions and (3) using genetic information for diagnosis and the potential for genetic manipulations to treat disease. Prerequisites: None.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Bergmann, D. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Simon, M. (PI)
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Instructors:
Bergmann, D. (PI)
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Khalfan, W. (PI)
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Simon, M. (PI)
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Alvarez-Buylla, A. (TA)
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Challenor, T. (TA)
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Olguin, F. (TA)
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Olmos, V. (TA)
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Tilk, S. (TA)
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Xiao, S. (TA)
GENE 247: Genomic approaches to the study of human disease (BIO 247)
This course will cover a range of genetic and genomic approaches to studying human phenotypic variation and disease. We will discuss the genetic basis of Mendelian and complex diseases, as well as clinical applications including prenatal testing, and pediatric and cancer diagnostics. The course will include lectures as well as critical reading and discussion of the primary literature. Prerequisite:
BIO 82 or equivalent. Open to advanced undergraduate students.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Pritchard, J. (PI)
HRP 238: Genes and Environment in Disease Causation: Implications for Medicine and Public Health (HUMBIO 159)
The historical, contemporary, and future research and practice among genetics, epidemiology, clinical medicine, and public health as a source of insight for medicine and public health. Genetic and environmental contributions to multifactorial diseases; multidisciplinary approach to enhancing detection and diagnosis. The impact of the Human Genome Project on analysis of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and cancer. Ethical and social issues in the use of genetic information. Prerequisite:Human Biology core or
BIO 82 or consent of instructor. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Ways credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-3
Instructors:
Popat, R. (PI)
HUMBIO 159: Genes and Environment in Disease Causation: Implications for Medicine and Public Health (HRP 238)
The historical, contemporary, and future research and practice among genetics, epidemiology, clinical medicine, and public health as a source of insight for medicine and public health. Genetic and environmental contributions to multifactorial diseases; multidisciplinary approach to enhancing detection and diagnosis. The impact of the Human Genome Project on analysis of cardiovascular and neurological diseases, and cancer. Ethical and social issues in the use of genetic information. Prerequisite:Human Biology core or
BIO 82 or consent of instructor. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Ways credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2-3
| UG Reqs: WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Popat, R. (PI)
HUMBIO 164: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deficits in social communication and interaction and repetitive behaviors are the core symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 1% of all children and costs society an estimated $268B annually. This interactive seminar course will provide an overview of our understanding of ASD, from genetics through epidemiology, biology and treatment, and the many implications for society, including the principles and problems of diagnosis, its impact upon family and across the lifespan, and controversies regarding its etiology, perception and care. Preference given to Seniors. Prerequisite: Human Biology core or
BIO 82 and
BIO 84 or consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
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