Genetics 1

In this introductory course to genetic analysis, the objectives are to learn the terms, principles, concepts and methods used in formal genetics, as well as their application in human and medical genetics. This course covers the genetics of transmission (Mendelian or non-Mendelian), quantitative genetics and notions of population genetics. Throughout the course, close links are established between classical and molecular genetics.

-Knowledge:

Carrier of genetic information

Nature and analysis of mutations in genetic analysis

Principles of eukaryotic gene regulation

Genetic mapping, genomes and genomics

Population genetics

Genetic screens

Concepts of medical genetics

-Know-how :

Ability to use genetic nomenclature,

Crossbreeding methodology,

Interpretation of phenotypes,

Deduce modes of inheritance from experimental crosses and pedigree data,

Observe, record and analyze genetic data using various statistical tests.

-Know how to be :

Be methodical

Be precise and rigorous

Have an analytical mind

Possess a capacity for abstraction