Description
This course exposes students to the basic principles of heredity (including cytogenetics, molecular, and mendelian genetics) and the processes that lead to genetic variability in humans. Through a few select genetic disorders, students will will become aware of their genetic causes, genetic testing, clinical manifestations of genetic diseases, as well as physical, psychological and social impacts of these disorders on patients. Students attend workshop sessions to solve genetic problems. (1.5 units; Fall)