EPIGENETICS

GENETICS/MDGENET 662

Focuses on the genetic basis by which cancer manifests. Provides a comprehensive overview of how cancer is generated as a result of abnormalities at the DNA level, paying special attention to oncogenes, tumor suppressors, DNA mutations, DNA repair mechanisms, chromosomal instability, and tumor heterogeneity. Stresses the role of the immune system in combating cancer, the phenomenon of cancer resistance, anti-tumor strategies, and epigenetic influences on tumorigenesis. Highlights connections between course material and clinical relevance.

GENETICS 702

Second of semester of professional level training in genetic mechanisms and analysis as applied to genetic transmission, gene expression, forward and revese genetics, molecular genetics, genonmics, developmental genetics, and epigenetics.

PSYCH 603

Explore nature versus nurture by understanding gene by environmental interactions. Study how the environment and our behavior can modify our genome (epigenetics). Focus on how our behavior and overall health can be shaped by markings on our DNA, and how these markings may be passed onto future generations.

CHEM/GENETICS 626

Brings cutting-edge topics in the genomic sciences into the reach of those in chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science statistics fields. Enables biologically-oriented students to deal with advances in analytical science so that they may incorporate new genomic science concepts into their own scientific repertoires.

GENETICS 548

Profound advances are now possible thanks to genomic data and analysis. Introduces the structure, function, and evolution of genomes. It also outlines the realized and prospective benefits of genomic technology for human health, agriculture, and conservation.