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BCHM 370 Genetics and Genomics Units: 3.00
An introduction to the field of applied genomics for identifying genes underlying multi-factorial traits, diseases, and drug treatment outcomes. Basic principles of gene mapping studies will be covered in the context of recent advances in the field including statistical methods, and integrative analyses of biological datasets.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
NOTE Also offered online. Consult the Bachelor of Health Sciences program office.
Learning Hours: 120 (48 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 3 or above and [BCHM 102/3.0 or BCHM 218/3.0 or BCHM 270/3.0 or BIOL 205/3.0]) or permission of the instructor.
Exclusion BIOL 331/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Assimilate the evolution and advancements in the field of genetics and genomics to understand how they permitted the mapping of genes contributing to human diseases, traits, and drug response outcomes.
- Apply the basic principles of research methodology to develop biological hypotheses pertaining to the role or contribution of genetic factors in human traits and identify methodologies for testing such hypotheses.
- Reconcile the impact of genetic and genomics studies on the field to discuss the strengths and limitations of genetics studies and how this can affect progress in clinical outcome.