PUBLIC HEALTH GENOMICS
Provides an introduction to public health genomics through a review of fundamental principles of genetics, the use of genetic information in clinical and research settings, and its implications for disease management and prevention, and health promotion. Explores policies that guide public health and discusses current ethical, legal, and social implications of these policies.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: (Junior standing and ZOOLOGY/BIOLOGY/BOTANY 151 ) or graduate/professional standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the impact of genetics on clinical care and public health practice Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Critically discuss genetic/genomic policies and the relevant ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of these policies Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Read, summarize, critique, and relate current news articles to key concepts in public health genomics Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Discuss the impact of genetics on clinical care and public health practice Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Critically discuss genetic/genomic policies and the relevant ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of these policies Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Read, summarize, critique, and relate current news articles to key concepts in public health genomics Audience: Graduate
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