Genetic Analysis BIOR92

Course description

Central for the course is population genetic theory and its applications. The course focuses on the gene, family and population level. The course consists of different components including inheritance analyses of cross breeding and pedigree-data, use and properties of genetic markers and sequence data, non-Mendelian inheritance and epigenetic phenomena, basic linkage analyses and mapping, quantitative genetics and analysis of complex properties, classical population genetics and evolution of genetic and reproductive systems. Basic mathematical computing models will be used and discussed. Applications in medical genetics, plant breeding and evolution will be highlighted and discussed.

Teaching consists of lectures, multi-media material, computation exercises, computer exercises, group work, written assignments, seminars, project work, literature project and presentation. Compulsory participation is required in exercises, written assignments, project work and associated elements.

The assessment is based on the written examination at the end of the course, written assignments during the course and through compulsory components. Students who do not pass an assessment will be offered another opportunity for assessment soon thereafter.