Most common mental health diseases have a genetic component. By focusing on specific diseases, this course will discuss how disease susceptibility genes are identified, and describe the genetic, genomic and epigenetic mechanisms through which DNA alterations can predispose to disease. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 and one of NEUR 2200 or PSYC 2200.Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
Most common mental health diseases have a genetic component. By focusing on specific diseases, this course will discuss how disease susceptibility genes are identified, and describe the genetic, genomic and epigenetic mechanisms through which DNA alterations can predispose to disease. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2104 and one of NEUR 2200 or PSYC 2200.Lectures and seminars three hours a week.