SBL 238 - Medical Genetics (Biology)

3 Credit(s)

Study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes with an emphasis on the medical relevance of genetics. Topics include: gene and chromosome structure and function; clinical cytogenetics; genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors in disease; patterns of inheritance; genetic engineering and genome analysis; pharmacogenomics to develop therapies (both personalized and predictive) for treating hereditary disorders; and other competencies in genetics necessary for health professionals. This course is intended for students interested in the medical field. 

 Credits: 3.

 When Offered: Spring semester and OBC session 3.

 Prerequisites:  (SBL 150  and SBL 151 ) or (SBL 152  and SBL 153 ) or (SHL 214  and SHL 215 ) or (SHL 216  and SHL 217 ) or permission of the instructor. 

 Corequisite:  SBL 213  (excluding physician assistant and health science majors).