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SMED8020 - Genetic epidemiology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 50/100 1 weeks ALLE
Oral examination 50/100 30 minutes ALLE

Course content

Maximum number of participants is 20. PhD candidates at NTNU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is given first priority. The course focuses on the understanding of genetic epidemiology concepts and understanding of genetic variation in the population. Topics to be taught are study design, analysis methods (whole genome, mendelian randomization and functional follow-up), bias and confounding in analyses, implication of functional findings, the use of registry data and ethical considerations.

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student should understand the concepts of genetic epidemiology, understand how genetic variation manifests itself in the population and how it can be studied. Know important tools and analysis methods for genome-wide analyses. Be able to assess and discuss results from such analyses, understand implications of functional findings and suggest follow-up analyses. Know analysis methods for MR-analyses. Be able to describe the construction of an instrument variable and assess the validity of such. Be able to assess and discuss results from MR-analyses.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching modalities: Lectures and problem solving. All lectures and problem solving activities are mandatory.

Compulsory assignments

  • Presence at lectures

Specific conditions

Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.

Required previous knowledge

Admission requirements: Master degree or similar. Medical students at the students Research Program. Candidates with a lower degree will be assessed individually.

Course materials

Given material, lecture notes and published articles.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SMED8021 2.5 AUTUMN 2020
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  5.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2023

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Medicine
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Public Health and Nursing

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment and oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD Oral examination 50/100 ALLE 2023-06-08
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 50/100 ALLE INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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