CMM620
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CMM620 - Foundations of Medical Genetics
Course ID
041098
Course Description
This one credit course will focus on the foundations of medical genetics. It will introduce various genetic epidemiology study designs and cover basic statistical genetic analysis approaches and inferences. Students will develop an understanding of the different types of inheritance, human genetic variation, the genetic basis of disease, epistasis, gene-environment interaction, and epigenetics. Practical applications of calculating genetic risks for families and clients will be accomplished using specific methods and case examples.
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Total Completions Allowed
2
Total Units Allowed
2
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Graduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No