GENC 405 Medical Genetics
This course provides an overview of medical genetics spanning the prenatal, pediatric and adult disciplines. Topics will include the principles of population screening, clinical evaluation of patients, identification and management of specific genetic disorders, and use and interpretation of genetic testing. Specific attention will be given to the areas of chromosomal abnormalities, hemoglobinopathies, cancer genetics, neurological, and psychiatric genetics. Assignments and case-based discussions will be used to provide interactive learning and to apply material in more practical settings. At the completion of this course, students will have a broad foundation of knowledge in medical genetics. Upon completion of this course, students will have a broad foundation of knowledge in medical genetics. Students will be able to recognize patients at an increased risk of having or developing a genetic disorder, being a possible carrier of a genetic disorder, and be able to discuss these risks with their patients.