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| GBIO0015-1 | A tour in genetic epidemiology
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Kristel Van Steen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Course contents :
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| 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 |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To familiarise students with the different facets of genetic epidemiology, with an emphasis on statistical genetics. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic knowledge of statistical concepts. Genetic terms will be re-introduced. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| 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 the course website via www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/ |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| 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 www.montefiore.ulg.ac.be/~kvansteen/ |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| English-language slides. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Practical work, an open-book written exam |
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Contacts :
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| Prof Dr Dr K. VAN STEEN (kristel.vansteen@ulg.ac.be) |
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