MCB 270 A - Medical Genetics

Campus: Urbana-Champaign

Description:

Addresses key issues in medical genetics, defined as human genetics for pre-health care professionals. The course covers basic principles of medical ethics, modes of inheritance, the molecular basis of genetic disorders, treatment approaches, gene therapy and emerging technologies like whole genome sequencing. Course Information: Prerequisite: MCB 252 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

Special Instructions:

This is an online course that addresses key issues in medical genetics, defined as human genetics for pre-health care professionals. The course is informed by subject material on the MCAT and USMLE step 1, covering basic principles of medical ethics, modes of inheritance, the molecular basis of genetic disorders, treatment approaches, gene therapy and emerging technologies like whole genome sequencing. Prerequisite: MCB 150

Option 1

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credit: 3

Term(s): Spring , Summer