LABORATORY GENETICS AND GENOMICS FOR THE GENETIC COUNSELOR
Introduction to clinical laboratory genetics with a particular focus on the relevance of human cytogenetics and molecular genetics to the practice of medical genetics. Covers the fundamental principles of human cytogenetic and molecular genetics including human chromosome structure, function, cytogenetic and molecular nomenclature, and current clinical laboratory testing methods relevant to medical genetic professionals. Apply cytogenetic and molecular genetic understanding to clinical scenarios to help diagnosis and manage individuals with genetic disease.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: GENECSLR 721 Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Distinguish between different types of genomic variants, both molecular and cytogenetic. Audience: Graduate 2. Compare and contrast currently available genomic testing methods and their ability to detect genetic variation. Audience: Graduate 3. Illustrate how different genomic variants can lead to human disease. Audience: Graduate 4. Construct appropriate testing strategies for a variety of clinical scenarios. Audience: Graduate 5. Analyze genetic test results and interpret their clinical significance. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Distinguish between different types of genomic variants, both molecular and cytogenetic. Audience: Graduate 2. Compare and contrast currently available genomic testing methods and their ability to detect genetic variation. Audience: Graduate 3. Illustrate how different genomic variants can lead to human disease. Audience: Graduate 4. Construct appropriate testing strategies for a variety of clinical scenarios. Audience: Graduate 5. Analyze genetic test results and interpret their clinical significance. Audience: Graduate
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- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027