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APPLICATIONS OF BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS FOR GENETIC COUNSELORS

GENECSLR 744
Course Description

Comprehensive overview of clinical biochemical genetics through a systematic review of classic and rare inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). Psychosocial issues are discussed as related to care of patients, and their families, with metabolic disorders.

Prerequisties

Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Occasionally

Grade Point Average
3.44

-4.62% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
Not Reported

-100% from Historical

Class Size
8

No change from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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