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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.

Prerequisites

Declared in Master of Genetic Counselor Studies

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

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

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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