Human Genetics I

3 credits · Graduate School

(Also listed as Human Genetics HGENI 8340) Designed to cover background and latest advances in human molecular genetics. Topics will include the content of the human genome; human gene structure, function, and expression; cytogenetics and chromosomal abnormalities; the landscape of human genetic variation; genotyping and sequencing methods; the basis of human genetic disease; approaches to treating genetic disease, such as gene therapy; genetic counseling; ethical considerations of genetic testing and human gene editing. Topics will be discussed with reference to specific genetic diseases. FALL. [3] Mortlock