NUR 3069 - STATE OF SCIENCE: ADVANCED TOPICS IN HUMAN GENETICS

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course focuses on the critical appraisal and synthesis of empirical evidence relevant to science in the area of human genetics. Theoretical foundations and mechanistic processes are the focus, although issues in measurement, considerations for intervention development, analytics and implications for clinical application will also be examined. Emphasis is placed on the identification, critical review, analysis, and integration of key theoretical concepts and relationships in advanced human genetics and their implications for the student’s own area of research. Clinical aspects of genetic disorders including diagnosis, current standard treatment, available gene testing and molecular therapy, ethical/cultural issues, support group availability and the state of current research in the field will be explored.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Nursing (PhD)

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