Genetic epidemiology is a field of study that deals with the genetic etiology and distribution of diseases and distribution of diseases in populations. This course will provide students with a focused exposure to current trends in genetic epidemiology and related analyses. Topics will include different approaches to measuring the association of genes with disease: family history, heritability, and genetic association, how to model gene-by-environment interactions, epigenetic, and Mendelian Randomization as an approach to causal inference. Students will be exposed to the tools needed to critically review the literature in genetic epidemiology and human genetics. Issues related to study implementation are considered. We will also cover some of the ethical, social, and legal implications of using genetics in epidemiology and public health.