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LABORATORY GENETICS AND GENOMICS FOR THE GENETIC COUNSELOR

GENECSLR 740
Course Description

Introduction to clinical laboratory genetics with a particular focus on the relevance of human cytogenetics and molecular genetics to the practice of medical genetics. Covers the fundamental principles of human cytogenetic and molecular genetics including human chromosome structure, function, cytogenetic and molecular nomenclature, and current clinical laboratory testing methods relevant to medical genetic professionals. Apply cytogenetic and molecular genetic understanding to clinical scenarios to help diagnosis and manage individuals with genetic disease.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.63

-2.52% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
37.5%

-25% from Historical

Class Size
8

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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