Spring 2015 - MBB 438 D100
Human Molecular Genetics (3)
Class Number: 3984
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
-
Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
-
Instructor:
Esther Verheyen
everheye@sfu.ca
-
Prerequisites:
MBB 331, with a minimum grade of C.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Recent advances in human molecular genetics including genome analysis, gene therapy, genetic testing, and studies of genetic disorders.
COURSE DETAILS:
This lecture and seminar course will cover the topics listed below and will integrate primary research papers into the topics. 3 lecture hours/week; 1 tutorial hour/week; 0 lab hours
Lecture Topics:
1. Human genetic disease inheritance
2. Structure and mapping of the human genome
3. Molecular analysis of single gene disorders
4. Genetic analysis of complex disease
5. Gene therapy
6. Gene testing
7. Cloning and stem cells
8. DNA fingerprinting
9. Ethical considerations of human genetics
Grading
- Midterm exam 30%
- Final exam 30%
- Written paper 30%
- Participation 10%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Genetics and Genomics in Medicine by Strachan et al. is an excellent reference for the material.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- Students are advised to review the plagiarism tutorial found at
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/tutorials/plagiarism-tutorial - For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/ - Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or e-mail: csdo@sfu.ca)
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.
Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS