CMM620

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CMM620 - Foundations of Medical Genetics

Cellular & Molecular MedicineGraduateUA - UA General

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