Spring 2018 - MBB 462 D100
Human Genomics (3)
Class Number: 3754
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Robert Holt
rah6@sfu.ca
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Prerequisites:
MBB 331 and MBB 342, with a minimum grade of C.
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. Students with credit for MBB 440 with this same course title may not complete this course for further credit.
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 60%
- Short summaries/critiques of papers selected from primary literature 20%
- Take-home assignment 15%
- Participation 5%
Materials
RECOMMENDED READING:
Genomes 4, 4th Edition. 2017. By Terry A. Brown
Exploring Personal Genomics. 2013. Dudley & Karczewski
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