PUBHLT 0451 - HUMAN GENETICS: HEALTH AND DISEASE
Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This survey course for undergraduates of all majors will explore the role of genetics in health and disease in individuals, families, and communities. The course will cover the molecular basis for DNA as the source of genetic information, heredity, and the causes and consequences of single gene disorders and multifactorial traits. Examples related to cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, autoimmune disorders, mental health, and chronic diseases will be discussed. Implications of genetics for pathobiology, rare diseases, and discovery of therapeutics will be covered. Themes discussed in this course will be linked to public health.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: LVL: SOPHOMORE or HIGHER
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