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| EPID0754-1 | Introduction to genetic epidemiology
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| Duration : | 20h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Kristel Van Steen |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | This course is a first introduction to genetic epidemiology. In order to illustrate the different aspects of genetic epidemiology, the course will include :
1. introduction in genetics, 2. different phases in genetic epidemiology, 3. linkage analysis, 4. population genetics, 5. small-scale genetic association studies, 6. genome wide genetics association studies. Several study designs and their impact on analysis will be discussed. |
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| Course objective : | To familiarise students with the different facets of genetic epidemiology, with an emphasis on statistical genetics. |
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| Prerequisites : | Basic knowledge of statistical concepts. Genetic terms will be re-introduced. |
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| 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/TeachingGE20102011.html Previous years: http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/TeachingGE20092010.html http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/TeachingGE20082009.html |
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| Organization : | 2nd semester.
The course will be interactive in English/French. All course notes are in English. Homeworks can be handed in in French. Examination will be in French.
All practical details about the course will be available at
http://www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/TeachingGE20092010.html |
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| Written notes : | English-language slides. |
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| Assessment : | Practical work, a written project-based exam, with oral presentation (part of the exam). |
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| Contacts : | K. VAN STEEN |
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