Human Genetics Sample Program

These are example course schedules only. Ideal schedules will vary between students based on interests and past coursework, and some of the classes listed may not be offered every year. Students should discuss their own course schedules with their advisors.

Year 1, Fall

COURSE TITLE HOURS
Biostatistics 601 Probability and Distribution Theory† 4
Human Genetics 541 Molecular Genetics 3
Human Genetics 544 Basic Concepts in Population and Statistical Genetics 2
Human Genetics 821 Student Seminar 1
PIBS 503 Research Responsibilities and Ethics 1
PIBS 600 Research Rotation 1-3
PIBS 800 PIBS Seminar Series 1

Year 1, Winter

COURSE TITLE HOURS
 Biostatistics 602 Biostatistical Inference† 4
Human Genetics 542 Molecular Basis of Human Genetic Disease 3
Human Genetics 551 Computational Genomics 3
Human Genetics 803 Advanced Topics in Genetics 2
Human Genetics 822 Student Seminar 1
PIBS 504 Rigor, Reproducibility, and Transparency 1
PIBS 600 Research Rotation 1-3

Year 2, Fall

COURSE TITLE HOURS
Biostatistics 666 Statistical Models and Numerical Methods in Human Genetics 3
Human Genetics 821 Student Seminar 1
Human Genetics 990 Research 3
Pharmacology 502 Introduction to Scientific Communication/Grant Writing 2
Statistics 500 Statistical Learning I: Regression 3

Year 2, Winter

COURSE TITLE HOURS
Biostatistics 866 Advanced Topics in Genetic Modeling 3
Human Genetics 822 Student Seminar 1
Human Genetics 990 Research 3
Statistics 503 Applied Multivariate Modeling 3

†Depending on their previous mathematics background and training, students may substitute Statistics 425 and 426 for Biostatistics 601 and 602