GCD8917

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GCD 8917 - Medical Genetics I (3 Cr.)

CBS Gen Cell Bio & Dev Dept (10873) TCBS - College of Biological Sciences

Course description

This course integrates basic biochemical, molecular, and genetic principles with human development and disease. This course will provide a scientific foundation for clinical medicine genetics. Topics covered include chromosomal abnormalities, protein structural and folding abnormalities (e.g. hemoglobinapathies, connective tissue disorders, familial hypercholesterolemia), metabolic pathways and disorders.

prereq: MCDG MS student with genetic counseling specialization

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Fall