Principles of genetics studies of complex and Mendelian disorders in human population, basic concepts in genetic epidemiology; concepts of study design, basic statistical analysis, interpretation, inference, strengths and limitations of study designs; overview of related laboratory techniques, genotyping technology, sequencing technology, concepts of linkage analysis, genetic association studies , genome-wide association studies, next-generation sequencing technologies for genetic studies, analysis of genetic data using computer software, concepts of application of genome technology in personalized medicine and public health