Centre for Lifelong Learning Online Catalogue

Learn about the scientific basis of autosomal testing and the skills needed to interpret DNA test results for genealogy. Autosomal tests are the most popular type of DNA test (taken by men and women), and can be linked to online family trees. Through a theoretical and methodological framework this class will help you interpret and understand the relevance of your results and matching to others. Scenarios are identified where autosomal or further testing might be applied and you will also learn how to use third party utilities such as Gedmatch. Suitable for those who have already taken an autosomal DNA test. The key textbooks for this class are: Holton, Graham S. (ed.) (2019) Tracing your ancestors using DNA: a guide for family historians. Barnsley: Pen & Sword plus Bettinger, Blaine T. (2019) The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy. 2nd Edition. Cincinnati, Ohio: Family Tree Books.