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415.675.92 CANCER GENETICS: MANAGING THE RISKS THROUGH TESTING AND COUNSELING

Term: 4th term
Credits: (2 credits)
Contact: Gillian Hooker
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructor:
Description:

Equips graduate students enrolled in the JHU/NHGRI genetic counseling program with principles of genetic components to common diseases, using cancer as the example for this course. Introduces key concepts throughout the course through case-based learning.
Student Evaluation: Class participation and a case-based take-home final exam.
Learning Objective:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to (1) explain the principles of genetic components to common disease using cancer as the example; (2) explain the contribution of major gene mutations to the development of cancer; (3) describe the multi-faceted aspects of genetic testing for cancer susceptibility; (4) use case examples to assess cancer risk; and (5) explain the psychological aspects of living at increased risk for cancer.
Location: NIH - Bethesda, MD
Class Times:
  • Friday 11:00 - 12:50
Enrollment Minimum: 10
Instructor Consent: No consent required
For consent, contact: ghooker@jhsph.edu
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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