Genetics of Brain and Mind Disorders
BMRI5017
This unit of study provides a comprehensive introduction to the research methods involved in identification and characterization of genetic variants underlying neuropsychiatric disorders. The first part of the unit will focus on the statistical methods to quantify the contribution of genetic factors to disorders in the population. Heredity and epidemiology of neuropsychiatric and neurodevelopmental will be discussed. The course will then discuss concepts of genetic architecture and linkage and students will learn to use the bioinformatics tools involved in characterizing this. Methods used to examine and control gene expression in animal models will also be explored. Through the course students will have the opportunity to investigate in depth the genetic etiology of a particular neuropsychiatric disorder of interest.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: BMRI5017
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No