Thomas
H. Shawker, MD, is a physician with the National Institutes of Health, a
nationally recognized lecturer on genetics, and chairman of the NGS Genetic
Genealogy Committee. In 2004 he authored the NGS book, Unlocking Your Genetic History.
Now,
Dr. Shawker shares his medical expertise in the six-lesson self-paced course Genetic Genealogy, the Basics. Topics
covered in the course include
·
the
structure of the DNA molecule, how it is organized, how it replicates, and how
it functions;
·
human
chromosomes and how the Y chromosome is inherited;
·
the
two types of DNA markers used in genetic genealogy;
·
haplotypes
and haplogroups;
·
evaluation
of a Y chromosome surname project and a discussion on how to evaluate the test
results of the participants; and
·
the
structure of the mitochondrial DNA molecule, how it is inherited, and how it
can be used in genealogy.
The
course is designed for independent study. Students check their work with an
answer key that immediately follows each self-test. Genetic Genealogy, The Basics is available on a PC- or
MAC-compatible CD in a PDF format. The tuition is $45.00 for members and $70.00
for non-members. For further information, or to purchase the course, visit the
NGS website at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org and click on the Educational
Courses tab.
Please
visit the course web page at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/cs/genetic_genealogy for more information.
NGS
American Genealogy Studies courses are designed for both beginners and
established genealogists who want the convenience of completing their
genealogical studies at their own pace in their own home.
Other
available courses include:
• American Genealogy: Home Study Course
•
Using Federal Population Census Schedules
in Genealogical Research
•
Introduction to Civil War
Research
•
Introduction to Religious
Records
•
Social Security Sleuthing
•
Special Federal Census Schedules
•
Transcribing, Extracting, and
Abstracting Genealogical Records
•
Working with Deeds
Founded
in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogy education,
high research standards, and the preservation of genealogical records. The
Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit is the premier national society for
everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking
excellence in publications, educational offerings, research guidance, and
opportunities to interact with other genealogists.
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