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	Study programmes 2008-2009 Last update : 29/06/2009
	GBIO0015-1   A tour in genetic epidemiology Duration :   15h Th, 15h Pr Credits/ECTS :   Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd year Toute l'année 3 Holder(s) :   Kristel Van Steen Language :   Langue française Course contents :   This course is a first introduction to genetic epidemiology. In order to illustrate the different facets of genetic epidemiology, the course will include : 1. introduction to genetics 2. the different faces of genetic epidemiology 3. population genetics 4. linkage disequilibrium 5. statistical approaches to genetics 6. genetic association, based on population 7. genetic association, based on families Course objective :   To familiarise students with the different facets of genetic epidemiology, with an emphasis on statistical genetics. Prerequisites :   // Workshops :   Personal work through tasks set during lectures, homework and larger projects, with the help primarily of Bioconductor tools using the 'R' open source software. Further information is available at: http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/TeachingGE20082009.html Organization :   2nd semester. All practical details about the course will be available at http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/TeachingGE20082009.html Written notes :   English-language slides. Assessment :   Practical work, a closed-book written exam, a presentation. Contacts :   K. VAN STEEN Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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