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415.613.92
Introduction to Medical Genetics I

Location
NIH - Bethesda, MD
Term
3rd Term
Department
Health, Behavior and Society
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2013 - 2014
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

415.611 and 415.612

Description
Provides a foundation in medical genetics. Focuses on teaching genetic disorders using a systems approach. Presents an overview of the disease process and differential diagnosis of related genetic disorders. Includes the following topics: birth defects/embryology, prenatal diagnosis, pulmonary disorders, muscle diseases, hemoglobinopathies, ocular diseases, kidney disorders, craniosynostoses, skin disorders, deafness, because knowledge of the genetic contribution to disorders within these categories is critical to the work of genetic counselors and medical geneticists. Prepares students for the board certification exam given by the American Board of Genetic Counseling upon completion of the ScM in genetic counseling.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. explain the role of alcohol in causing birth defects
  2. explain the types of prenatal screening and diagnosis
  3. explain genetics in limb anomalies and dysmorphic syndromes, pulmonary disorders, kidney disorders, skin disorders, eye disorders, and deafness
  4. compile differential diagnoses based upon major findings of a patient
  5. distinguish among genetic conditions specific to a body system
  6. differentiate the features of the more common genetic disorders
  7. target family and medical histories to disease systems
Enrollment Restriction
No undergraduates