Spring 2023 - MBB 438 D100
Human Molecular Genetics (3)
Class Number: 3835
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Esther Verheyen
everheye@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4665
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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:
Course Description
This course will focus on recent advances in human molecular genetics. This lecture and seminar course will cover the topics listed below and will integrate primary research papers into the topics.Lecture Topics:
1. Human genetic disease inheritance2. Molecular analysis of single gene disorders
3. Genetic analysis of complex disease
4. Gene therapy
5. Gene testing
6. Cloning and stem cells
7. Animal models of human diseases
8. Ethical considerations of human genetics
9. Genetically modified organisms and food
Grading
- Three non-cumulative exams (25% each) 75%
- Short science communication paper 10%
- Homework assignments and class participation 15%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Human Molecular Genetics by Strachan and Read and Genetics and Genomics in Medicine by Strachan et al. are excellent recommended references for the material. We will also be reading papers from the primary literature.
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Department Undergraduate Notes:
- 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 Accessible Learning (778-782-3112 or e-mail: caladmin@sfu.ca)
Registrar Notes:
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