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STATISTICS IN HUMAN GENETICS

BMI/STAT 620
Course Description

Provides a comprehensive survey of statistical methods in human genetics research. Covered topics include linkage analysis, genome-wide association study, rare variant association analysis, meta-analysis, genome and variant annotation, heritability estimation, multi-trait modeling techniques, multi-omic data integration, and genetic risk prediction.

Prerequisites

STAT 333 , STAT 340 , or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.91

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Completion Rate
100%

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A Rate
97.78%

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Class Size
45

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Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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