Molecular & Genetic Epidemiology I 

Winter 2024 (2 units) 

This course introduces the concepts, principles, and use of molecular and genetic methods in epidemiologic and clinical research. 

Objectives

The objectives for this course are for participants to:

  • Common molecular and genetic measures
  • Linkage and association approaches to searching for disease-causing genes, and their interaction with environmental factors
  • Pharmacogenomics
  • Ethics in genetics-based research.
  • Develop a framework for interpreting, assessing, and incorporating molecular and genetic measures in their area of research.

Prerequisites

Designing Clinical Research (EPI 202). Exceptions to this prerequisite may be made with the consent of the Course Director, space permitting.

Faculty

Course Director:

Thomas Hoffmann, PhD

Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics
email: [email protected]

Format

Course content will be delivered through weekly interactive lectures. These will take place on Wednesdays from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Jan. 10 to Mar. 20

All course materials and handouts will be posted on the course's online syllabus.

Materials

Selected readings will be distributed for class.

Grading

Grades will reflect scores on:

  • homeworks (60% total);
  • class participation (10%); and
  • the final project (30%).

Homework should be turned in on the due date by noon (Mondays).

Students not in full-year TICR Programs who satisfactorily pass all course requirements will, upon request, receive a Certificate of Course Completion.

UCSF Graduate Division Policy on Disabilities

To Enroll

ATCR, MAS, MiHDaS, CiHDaS students, Epi & Translational PhD students use the Student Portal.

Students taking individual courses:

Course Fees
Only one application needs to be completed for all courses desired during the quarter.  Payment instructions are included in the course application form. 

 

Winter 2024 Course Schedule

Apply by January 15, 2024 (deadline extended)