GENETICS THROUGH THE LIFE CYCLE
Examines the impact of the genome on health and disease from conception through aging. Provides an overview of clinical laboratory testing in medical genetics and public health, including prenatal genetics, newborn screening, testing across the lifespan, and oncology genetics. Covers genetics principles, interpretation of screening and diagnostic tests, and the limitations of genetic testing, with applications to public health and clinical practice.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Medicine program Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2023 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of genetics Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate a screening test versus a diagnostic test Audience: Graduate 3. Identify indications for genetic testing Audience: Graduate 4. Assess the clinical utility of a genetic test Audience: Graduate 5. State the limitations of genetic tests and clinical laboratory medicine Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of genetics Audience: Graduate 2. Differentiate a screening test versus a diagnostic test Audience: Graduate 3. Identify indications for genetic testing Audience: Graduate 4. Assess the clinical utility of a genetic test Audience: Graduate 5. State the limitations of genetic tests and clinical laboratory medicine Audience: Graduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027