Human Genetics Graduate Courses
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HGEN 617. Principles of Medical Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will provide students with an overview of the fundamental principles of medical genetics. Topics will include gene structure and function, inheritance patterns, molecular genetics, population genetics, genetic epidemiology, prenatal diagnosis, developmental genetics and birth defects, cancer, pharmacogenomics, treatment, and ethical and public policy issues.
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HGEN 660. Genetics and Bioethics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will deal with ethical issues in the gathering, dissemination, and use of genetic information for decisions concerning reproduction, health care, and research.
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HGEN 661. Population Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Principles and concepts of the genetics of human populations.
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HGEN 663. Beyond the Human Genome.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A review of recent advances in human genomics and current state of the art technologies of DNA sequence and whole genomics analyses, as well as future directions in the post-genomic era.
- Prerequisite: BIOL 370 or by permission of the instructor.
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HGEN 670. Advances in Human Genetics 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will deal with recent progress in human genetics, and its applications to health care, by identifying different fields including different disciplines (e.g. cancer genetics, neurogenetics), different conceptual approaches, or different methodologic approaches.
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HGEN 673. Methods and Concepts in Epigenetic Regulation Studies.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced concepts in epigenetics and chromatin regulation, experimental methods used in epigenetics research, and computational methods for analysis of epigenomics data.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 565.
- Enrolment limitations: minimum 4 students, maximum 15 students.
- Language of instruction: English
- Course is graded.
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HGEN 674. Research Internship.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Research Internship on the ethico-legal and policy issues in human genetics in both the research and the clinical settings.
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HGEN 675. Stem Cell Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the field of stem cell research. Definition of stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells and reprogramming. Adult stem cells, niche and asymmetric division. Clinical applications of stem cells. Cancer stem cells. Ethical issues surrounding stem cell research and clinical treatment.
- Prerequisites: HGEN692 or equivalent Minimum grade attained by student must be: B+
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HGEN 677. Statistical Concepts in Genetic and Genomic Analysis.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will introduce key statistical concepts that motivate and underlie the many statistical analysis methods currently used in analysis of genetic and genomic data. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how these concepts can influence study designs and analysis choices, and when substantial unanticipated biases can occur. Concepts include an understanding of variability and error, bias and its sources, independence, how distributions of variables impact analysis, outliers, covariates, missing data, the goals of data cleaning, multiple testing, and some consideration of clustering and prediction models.
- Prerequisite(s): A course introducing basic statistics or equivalent knowledge. Registration is by permission of the course coordinator.
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HGEN 678. Neurogenetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Focus on advanced methods in genetics and their applications to understand the genetics of the brain in health and disease. Topics include high throughput
sequencing, genome-wide association studies, disease models, organoids, RNA sequencing, single-cell sequencing and more to better understand the brain.
- Restriction: Open to all graduate students enrolled in Human Genetics and students in other graduate programs, with permission from the course coordinator.
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HGEN 679. Cancer Genetics: Precision Oncology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The past, present, and future of cancer research and treatment with an emphasis on precision medicine driven by significant advances in genomics. Precision medicine uses genomics, RNA and protein abundance, as well as key metabolic and physiological markers to best design and implement treatment.
- Prerequisite: Approval of the course instructor.
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HGEN 692. Human Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will emphasize the principles and practice of human genetics, including an overview of the fundamental aspects of human genetics pertaining to chromosomes and mutations, population, cancer and development genetics, the inheritance of complex traits.
- Restriction: For Department of Human Genetics graduate students.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Study of internet resources relevant to biomedical research.
- Restriction: As the emphasis of the course instruction will be on the human genome, a preference will be given to graduate students in the Dept. of Human Genetics. Graduate students with basic knowledge of human genome from the Faculty of Medicine can apply with permission of the course coordinator.
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HGEN 696. Advanced Readings in Genetics 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A review and discussion of specific topics in genetics (genetic models: population-based, animal, and in vitro genetic models, genomics, and medical genetics) centred on current literature and latest advances in the field.
- Note: Course enrolment is limited to 12 students.
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HGEN 698. Advanced Readings in Genetics 3.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A review and discussion of specific topics in genetics (genetic models: population-based, animal, and in vitro genetic models, genomics, and medical genetics) centred on current literature and latest advances in the field.
- Note: Course enrolment is limited to 12 students.
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Students are also recommended to explore course offerings in other departments, as appropriate to their field of research including:
EXMD 602. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Precise description of available methods in molecular genetics, and rationales for choosing particular techniques to answer questions posed in research proposals for targeting genes in the mammalian genome. Emphasis placed on analysis of regulation of gene expression and mapping, strategies for gene cloning. Course divided between lectures and student seminars.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Experimental Medicine.
- Prerequisite (Graduate): Admission by permission of instructor.
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Course information not available.
BIOL 568. Topics on the Human Genome.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Cellular and molecular approaches to characterization of the human genome.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: (BIOL 200 or BIOL 219); BIOL 300; BIOL 302; or permission of the course coordinator.
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