Advanced Genomic Data Analysis

Catalog description

This course introduces statistical methods for describing variation in qualitative and quantitative (disease) traits using genomic data. Topics include transmission of genes in populations, heritability, polygenic and multi-factorial traits, methods of mapping and characterizing simple and complex trait loci, pedigree analysis, variance components estimation, likelihood based and Bayesian interval mapping, inference of demographics and population ancestry, and use of public domain genetic analysis software. Prerequisite(s): STAT 7110 >= C or DATS 7100 >=C Lecture Hours: 3 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Program Restrictions: DPHIL_BIOS, MS_BIOS, MS_DSCI Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Asynchronous Instruction Click here for the Schedule of Classes.