SLIG Fall Virtual 2023: Introduction to Genetic Genealogy

Are you starting from scratch with figuring out DNA? Or do you Have a basic handle on genetic genealogy and want to move towards an intermediate level of knowledge and skill? Do you want to master the basics of genetic genealogy research? Then this is the course for you!

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy, coordinated by Paul Woodbury, MEd, AG, is a hands-on course guiding participants through applications in various investigative contexts. Participants will practice basic interpretation of Y-DNA, mitochondrial DNA, X-DNA, and autosomal DNA evidence within the context of traditional document research. In addition, students will receive written feedback on weekly homework assignments, in-class lab assistance, and a 15-minute DNA consultation to review a DNA goal and related results, and outline a research plan.

Faculty include:

• Angie Bush, MS
• Melissa A. Johnson, CG
• Gretchen Jorgensen
• Leah Larkin, PhD
• Dana Leeds
• Karen Stanbary, MA, LCSW, CG
• Tanner Tolman

This course requires that students have intermediate-level experience in document-based genealogical research and access to the autosomal DNA test results of at least one individual at one of the major DNA testing companies (23andMe, Ancestry, Family Tree DNA, MyHeritage).

Introduction to Genetic Genealogy will meet online on Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Mountain Time, September 14 through October 19, 2023. (No class October 12.)

Watch this interview in which Paul Woodbury talks about the course.

See the SLIG Fall Virtual 2023 courses webpage for more information, including updates.

SLIG Fall Virtual 2023 registration opens Saturday, May 20, at 12:00 Noon MDT.