BIOL4315 - Genes, Disease and Therapeutics

BIOL 4315 Genes, Disease and Therapeutics (3 semester credit hours) This course explores models of genetic disease beginning with the genetic basis and traveling through the clinical presentation. Therapeutic approaches as well as particular issues relevant to each disease are also covered. These issues include legal aspects, prenatal screening and ethical concerns. Prerequisites: BIOL 2311 and BIOL 2312 and (BIOL 2281 or CHEM 2401 or equivalent). (3-0) S