Course - Genetic epidemiology - theory only - SMED8021
SMED8021 - Genetic epidemiology - theory only
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral exam | 100/100 | 30 minutes | E |
Course content
The course focuses on the understanding of genetic epidemiology concepts and understanding of genetic variation in the population. Topics to be taught are study design, analysis methods (whole genome, mendelian randomization and functional follow-up), bias and confounding in analyses, implication of functional findings, the use of registry data and ethical considerations. This course has lectures together with SMED8020.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should:
- Understand the concepts of genetic epidemiology.
- Understand how genetic variation manifests itself in the population and how it can be studied.
- Have theoretical knowledge of important tools and analysis methods for genome-wide analyses.
- Be able to assess and discuss results from such analyses
- Understand implications of functional findings and suggest follow-up analyses.
- Have theoretical knowledge of analysis methods and the three main assumptions for MR-analyses.
- Be able to describe the construction of an instrument variable and assess the validity of such.
- Be able to assess and discuss results from MR-analyses.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures. All lectures are mandatory. The course coordinator may approve up to 20% absence from mandatory lectures. Absence may not be approved if the activity is considered to be critical to the learning outcomes of the course.
Compulsory assignments
- All lectures are mandatory
Further on evaluation
On the oral exam, the students are expected to present a scientific paper of choice and will be asked to assess and discuss the data, choice of methods, strengths and weaknesses. A list of papers to chose from will be provided at the beginning of the course week.
Recommended previous knowledge
KLMED8004 Medical statistics I, Introductory course in epidemiology (eg. Master course in epidemiology) and basic knowledge in genetics.
Required previous knowledge
Master degree or similar. Medical students at the students Research Program.
Course materials
Given material, lecture notes and published articles.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMED8020 | 2.5 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
2.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Oral exam 100/100 E
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"