Introduction to Statistical Genetics
BST 227
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Course Information
Description
This course introduces students to the diverse statistical methods used throughout the process of statistical genetics. Topics covered include the basic molecular biology underpinnings of genetics, principles from population genetics, family-based and population-based association testing, genome wide association studies, expression QTL (eQTL) analysis and epigenome-wide association studies. Instructors use ongoing research to illustrate basic principles. Weekly homeworks supplement reading, course lectures, discussion and section. Relevant concepts in genetics and molecular genetics will be reviewed in lectures and labs. The emphasis of the course is fundamental principles and concepts.
Course Note: There will be a weekly lab section; the time will be scheduled at first meeting.
Class Notes
THIS CLASS HAS PRIORITY ENROLLMENT
Priority Wave Groups
Wave 1 | SM2-CBQG
Wave 2 | PHD BPH & Wave 1
Wave 3 | Open Enrollment
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Priority Wave Timing
Wave 1 | 8/13/2026 11:00 AM - 8/23/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 2 | 8/24/2026 12:00 AM - 8/26/2026 11:59 PM
Wave 3 | 8/27/2026 12:00 AM Enrollment Deadline (varies by session)
Any student who does not meet the Wave 1 or Wave 2 criteria can add themselves to the waitlist (if enrollment requirements are met) at any time during the enrollment period. At the beginning of each priority wave, students on the waitlist who meet the Wave’s criteria will be automatically enrolled into any remaining seats in the course (pending no time conflicts)
**Cross-Registrants and Non-Degree Students will be enrolled on a space available basis after the enrollment deadline for the course
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
