Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be able to:
• Understand the fundamental genetic and epidemiological principles of this field, and demonstrate knowledge and application of the study designs particular to this field
• Distinguish from primary literature the range of possible genetic architectures which underlie a trait or a disease
• Use a wide variety of phenotype, genetic sequence, genetic variant, and clinical genetic databases
• Identify potential confounders of associations between genes and traits or diseases
• Appreciate the role and possible mechanisms by which genetic and environmental risk factors can interact to increase risk of disease