Genome Science

A complete copy of the entire human genome is contained in each and every cell of your body. Your genome contributes to those similarities, which make you part of the human species, and to those differences, which distinguish you from your neighbor. It is a record of your health, your history, your ancestry, and your identity. Genome studies will result in important breakthroughs that will revolutionize science, medicine, and conservation. Students will learn and perform techniques that are used to generate genomics data by using state-of-the-art genomics equipment. In addition, we will discuss ethical issues related to the responsible use of genomic information.