(1 unit) Third term, 2000-2001
Mon, 9:30 - 10:30am
W3031 Hygiene
This course will provide a basic introduction to genetics and molecular biology for statisticians with little knowledge of these fields. The aim will be for the student to gain a quick overview of the subject, so that, with collateral reading, they may be prepared for further study of statistical genetics. The course will consist of eight one-hour lectures.
Jan 22 | Mendel's rules | ||
Jan 29 | DNA and proteins | ||
Feb 5 | Extensions to Mendel | ||
Feb 12 | Meiosis and linkage | ||
Feb 19 | Sex determination and X-linkage | ||
Feb 26 | Human pedigrees | ||
Mar 5 | Population genetics | ||
Mar 12 | Genetic technology (e.g., PCR) |