Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics
Graduate students at UAB enter the Graduate Biomedical Sciences program, which comprises eight interdisciplinary themes. The main goal of the Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics (GGB) theme is to provide students with an outstanding, flexible, didactic doctoral training experience to prepare them for independent and innovative careers in research.
We emphasize a broad approach to the fundamental principles of genetics and genomics, as well as bioinformatics and computational sciences.
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
UAB's Master of Science in Genetic Counseling Program is a joint effort between the Department of Genetics and the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences in the School of Health Professions. Genetic counselors are health professionals with specialized graduate degrees and experience in areas of medical genetics and counseling.
The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling.
Below is a listing of graduate level genetics coures being offered for the next term.
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Fall 2024
Fall 2024
GGSC 620: GGSC Program Final
CRN: 66464
Min CR: 3
Schedule Type: Lecture Online
Instructor: Chen Huang (P)Description
Introduction to computational tools and bioinformatics databases used in the fields of genetics and genomic sciences. This course will cover a wide variety of different bioinformatics applications, which will be taught through use of available on-line bioinformatics resources. Topics covered include large-scale genomic databases, sequence analysis systems, protein sequence analysis, structural bioinformatics, protein folding, and homology modeling.
GGSC 650: SpTp: Genetics/Genomic Science
CRN: 67282
Min CR: 1
Max CR: 3
Schedule Type: Lecture Online
Instructor: Gabriela Gorelik (P)Description
Covers different topics in the fields of genetics and genomics.
GGSC 690: Model Systems - Gen Disorders
CRN: 61715
Min CR: 3
Schedule Type: Lecture
Instructor: Gabriela Gorelik (P)Description
Invertebrate and non-human vertebrate species are commonly used in scientific research work to provide significant insights into human genetic processes and disease. This course focuses on the different methods and strategies by which researchers use these systems for genetic and genomic analyses of human biology and relevant disorders. Model organisms covered include, but are not limited to nematodes (C. elegans), fruit flies (Drosophila sp.), zebrafish (Danio rerio), and mice (Mus musculus).
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