Courses of Study 2013-2014 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIOMG 2820 - Human Genetics


(PBS)
Fall. 3 credits.

Forbidden Overlap: Some of the information presented overlaps with the current BIOMG 2800 . This course is not recommended for students who have previously taken BIOMG 2800 .
Prerequisite: BIOMG 1350  or two majors level biology courses.

M. Goldberg.

A course designed for non-majors with a background in science.  Lectures provide the technical background needed to understand recent scientific papers as well as the controversial personal, social and legal implications of modern genetics.

Outcome 1: To gain a basic knowledge of core concepts and methods in Human Genetics and Genomics.

Outcome 2: To be able to discuss intelligently the ethical, legal and social implications of the growing use of Genetics in medicine and forensics.

Outcome 3: To be able to read and interpret articles in recent research literature and to use human genetics databases.



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