Introduction to Behavioral Genetics - Matt McGue, PhD, Regents Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Psychology

Genetic methods for studying human/animal behavior. Emphasizes nature/origin of individual differences in behavior. Twin and adoption methods. Cytogenetics, molecular genetics, linkage/association studies.

University of Minnesota Course Material PSY 5137 - Fall 2020

Topics

Topic #1: Overview & Historical Background

Topic #2: Mendelian Inheritance

Topic #3: Gene Structure & Function

Topic #4: Genetic Regulation & Epigenetics

Topic #5: Cytogenetics

Topic #6: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Topic #7: Quantitative Genetics and Multifactorial Inheritance

Topic #8: Twin and Adoption Study Designs

Topic #9: Intellectual Disability (ID)

Topic #10: Nature of Environmental Influence

Topic #11: Schizophrenia: Clinical Genetics

Topic #12: Schizophrenia: Identifying the Genetic Variants

Topic #13: The Genetic Architecture of Psychiatric Disease

Topic #14: Mood Disorders

Topic #15: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity (ADHD)

Topic #16: Alcoholism

Topic #17: Conclusion

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