Spring 2017 - MBB 762 G100

Human Genomics (3)

Class Number: 7923

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The organization of the human genome and the role of genomic variation in health and disease. Genomics and personalized medicine; intellectual property and privacy issues.

COURSE DETAILS:

Description/topics: This course will focus on the organization of the human genome and the role of genome variation in health and disease.  Ancillary topics of direct relevance to human genomics, such as personalized medicine, clinical genetic testing, intellectual property, the biotechnology industry, human genetic history , and genome engineering will also be covered. Instruction wll include lecture material and in-depth consideration of selected seminal papers, and papers describing recent advances in human genomics. If possible, a genotyping service will be arranged, allowing students to explore aspects of their personal genome (participation will be optional and extra fees may apply).

Grading

  • Quizzes on lecture material and assigned reading throughout the term 50%
  • Short summaries/critiques of papers selected from primary literature 20%
  • Take-home assignment 15%
  • Participation 5%
  • Selected topic presentation 10%

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Terry A. Brown. Genomes 3, 3rd Edition. 2006.

Dudley & Karczewski. Exploring Personal Genomics. 2013.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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

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