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MINORS · MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM · Dept. of Physiological Nursing
This schedule is intended for 2007-08 and is subject to change.
The Minor in Genomics requires completion of all four courses below (8 units).
Dual Major in Genomics--available for Dept. of Physiological Nursing specialities: Cardiovascular, Oncology, and Gerontology--requires additionally N404 Clinical Residency (6 units) focusing in genomics.
| FALL: | ||
| N294A Introduction to Human Genomics (3 units) | Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | |
| Instructors: | Brad Aouizerat, PhD | |
| Prerequisites: | None | |
| Description: | This course focuses on the history of genetics, basic human and molecular genetics, an introduction to genetic variation (SNPs, etc.), patterns of inheritance, multifactorial inheritance and common diseases, influences of gene action and expression, clinical cytogenetics, the Human Genome Project, genetics terminology, and molecular biology laboratory methods. | |
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N407 Molecular Biology Laboratory Practicum (1 unit) (This course is in conjunction with N294A) |
TBA | |
| Instructor: | Brad Aouizerat, PhD | |
| Prerequisites: | None | |
| Description: | This course includes common molecular biology methodologies used in testing clinical samples for genetic mutations or clinically relevant biomarkers. | |
| WINTER: | ||
| N294B Medical Genetics for Nursing (3 units) | Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | |
| Instructors: | Mary B. Engler, PhD, RN, MS | |
| Prerequisites: | N294A or consent of instructor | |
| Description: | This course addresses the genetic basis of human diseases (Cardiovascular, Oncology, and Gerontology); genetic screening and diagnosis; ethical, legal, and social implications related to genetic information and technology; ethnic, racial and cultural considerations for providing genetic services; and genetic therapeutics such as, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy, stem cell transplants, enzyme replacement. | |
| N407 Practicum in Family History-Taking and Pedigree Analysis (1 unit) | TBA | |
| Instructors: | Nicola Stewart, MS, CGC | |
| Prerequisites: | None | |
| Description: | Students will practice the skill of obtaining and analyzing family pedigrees to identify possible familial predisposition to genetic illness. Case finding of individuals and families who warrant referral for gene testing or genetics counseling is a primary focus. | |
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