Introduction to Science and Patient Advocacy

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

This course serves as the foundational entry point to the Minor in Science and Patient Advocacy. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the genetic, molecular, and clinical mechanisms underlying rare diseases. Through scientific inquiry, literature reviews, and natural history studies using rare disease medical records, students integrate complex scientific data to inform patient advocacy efforts. The course prepares students to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration and develop skills needed to engage with those affected by rare disease and their families.