Certificate in Genetics - Behavioural Neuro(epi)genetics and Genomics NESC 4670   Behavioural Neuro(epi)genetics and Genomics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This senior seminar course examines the primary scientific literature on the use of (epi)genetic techniques to study the molecular and cellular bases of behaviour. Transgenic-technology is discussed combined with recent advances in next-generation biological techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA methylome sequencing, optogenetics) and genome editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9) tools for investigation of neural circuits underlying brain function.
NOTES: Course aimed at NESC Honours students
FORMAT: Seminar
FORMAT COMMENTS: This seminar emphasizes student presentations and group discussion. During most classes, students will present and discuss primary scientific literature.
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 0
TUTORIAL HOURS PER WEEK: 0
RESTRICTIONS: NESC Honours student, Instructor permission required.