BIOL 614 Contemporary Topics Genetics
An examination of current topics in the field of human and medical genetics. Genetic professionals will provide accurate analyses of these topics and serve to clairify much of the public media's information. Emphasis will focus on known results of the Human Genome Project (HGP) and how these results are and will be used in healthcare. This course includes didactic instruction but primary emphasis is on break-out sessions, allowing for small group interactions and hands-on activities appropriate for classroom use. Prerequisities: BS/BA in Biology or Chemistry, or permission of the instructor.