- From www.edx.org
Introduction to Statistical Methods for Gene Mapping
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 4 Sequences
- Advanced Level
Course details
Syllabus
Section1: Basic Knowledge for Gene Mapping
Section2: Linkage Disequilibrium
Section3: GWAS and Multiple Testing
Section4: Common Variants and Rare Variants
Prerequisite
- Undergraduate molecular genetics knowledge
- Basic concepts of statistical tests and estimation
Instructors
Ryo Yamada
Professor of Statistical Genetics
Kyoto University
Editor
Platform
Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley, are just some of the schools that you have at your fingertips with EdX. Through massive open online courses (MOOCs) from the world's best universities, you can develop your knowledge in literature, math, history, food and nutrition, and more. These online classes are taught by highly-regarded experts in the field. If you take a class on computer science through Harvard, you may be taught by David J. Malan, a senior lecturer on computer science at Harvard University for the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. But there's not just one professor - you have access to the entire teaching staff, allowing you to receive feedback on assignments straight from the experts. Pursue a Verified Certificate to document your achievements and use your coursework for job and school applications, promotions, and more. EdX also works with top universities to conduct research, allowing them to learn more about learning. Using their findings, edX is able to provide students with the best and most effective courses, constantly enhancing the student experience.