Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental

BIOL 104A Human Genetic Variation Laboratory I

This course together with its companion course BIOL104A provide a supportive research immersion experience and training in computational and experimental approaches in cancer genomics. Instruction in cancer biology, genomics, and applications of genomic analysis for precision medicine is provided. Students work on their own projects to identify, visualize and interpret genetic variants that contribute to human cancers. BIOL104A focuses primarily on computational biology research, while BIOL104B focuses on experimental laboratory research.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20L and BIOL 105. Enrollment is restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior MCDB B.S., BIOL B.S., and BIOC majors.Interested students should add to the waitlist. Application will be required. Inquire with instructor.

Credits

5

Instructor

Olena Vaske