The open lecture “Introduction of behavioral genetics” by Yulia Kovas
We invite everybody to the “Introduction of behavioral genetics”, open lecture by Yulia Kovas on on October,5th at 3.10 pm.
We invite everybody to the “Introduction of behavioral genetics”, open lecture by Yulia Kovas, a widely recognized specialist in the field of behavioral genetics. Yulia Kovas is a professor of Goldsmiths, University of London, a co-director of Russian-British Behavioral Genetics Lab, a contributor in many scientific journals such as Science, Nature Communiations, PNAS, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, principle investigator of MIES megagrant.
The open lecture will take place in room 228 at the HSE department of psychology (Volgogradsky prospect, 46B) on October,5th at 3.10 pm (http://social.hse.ru/psy/kontakty). If you don’t have a pass to HSE, contact Dmitri Bryzgalov (dbryzgalov@hse.ru).
The lecture is an introductory class for the “Behavioral genetics and neurogenetics” course implemented within the Master’s program “Cognitive sciences and technologies: from neuron to cognition”. The working language is English.
Annotation of the course: The course will promote an understanding of the current state of affairs with regards to behavioural genetics. Basic principles as well as recent developments will be explored in relation to a broad range of phenotypes. Historical and ethical issues will be discussed. The structure and function of DNA will be studied in the context of investigations into individual variation in psychological traits. Students will be introduced to behavioural genomic analysis, such as investigating gene-environment interaction, testing educational interventions, and testing the generalist genes hypotheses - using information on measured genes and measured environments. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations of genetic research. Additionally, an important part of scientific research is the dissemination of ideas and the open discussion of empirical findings. Research into the interplay between genes, psychology and education is relatively new and easily misunderstood. Thus, the sharing of scientific information and ideas with experts, the scientific community in general and the wider public is critical. This module facilitates cross-cultural exchange, research dissemination, and public engagement activities.
Timetable:
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Session 1 –5 October 2015, 15.10, room 228 |
Introduction to Behavioural Genetics |
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Session 2 –5 October 2015, 16.40, room 228 |
Molecular genetics (DNA) |
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Session 3 –7 October 2015, 13.40, room 319 |
Molecular genetics (Methods) |
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Session 4 –7 October 2015, 15.10, room 319 |
Gene-environment interplay |
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Session 5 –9 October 2015, 12.10, room 319 |
Quantitative Genetics (Methods) |
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Session 6 –9 October 2015, 13.40, room 319 |
Multivariate Questions in quantitative genetics (e.g. Co-morbidity, development, heterogeneity) Behavioural genetic research into cognitive/learning abilities and disabilities Behavioural genetic research into psychopathology |
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Session 7 – 16 Nov 2015, TBA |
Critical evaluation of behavioural genetics |
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Session 8 – 16 Nov 2015, TBA |
Ethical concerns surrounding behavioural genetics research. Ethical, Legal and Societal implications of genetic research for education, medicine, economics and other fields |
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Session 9 – 18 Nov 2015, TBA |
Communicating findings from behavioural genetic studies to diverse audiences (ORALLY). |
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Session 10 – 18 Nov 2015, TBA |
Communicating findings from behavioural genetic studies to diverse audiences (IN WRITTEN FORM)*. |
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Session 11 – 19 Nov 2015, TBA |
Discussion and Revision Session (+ Optional Film Screening) |