2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

NURS 557 - Introduction to Clinical Genetics in Health Care

Credits: 3
Focuses on human clinical genetics including basic Mendel genetics; cytogenetics; molecular genetics; genetic disease, diagnosis, testing, and screening. Discusses central principles and impact of Human Genome Project on health care practice in terms of ethical and legal issues, including genetic testing and counseling.

Prerequisites
Graduate standing.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0