3060. Healthcare Genetics and Genomics
Also offered as: AH 3060
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: BIOL 1107; open to AHS and DGS majors sophomore or higher; others by instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
An introduction to the evolving role of genetics and genomics in healthcare. Use of genetic testing in diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of disease. Importance of health professionals in patient education. Social and ethical implications of genetic testing and genomic medicine.
View Classes »3100. Cytogenetic Technologies
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to students in the Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Program and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences certificates.
Grading Basis: Graded
Study of human chromosome morphology and identification, including chromosome variants and abnormalities. Methodologies in cytogenetic testing for multiple sample types.
View Classes »3226. Current Genetic Research
2.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
Prerequisites: DGS 3100 or MCB 2400 or MCB 2410. Open to DGS majors, others with instructor consent. May be repeated for a total of 6 credits with instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Retrieval, review, and discussion of current primary genetics literature in addition to attending and reviewing University research seminars/guest speakers.
View Classes »3999. Independent Study for Undergraduates
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area in the field of diagnostic genetic sciences.
View Classes »4095. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisites: None.
Grading Basis: Graded
Application of the scientific method of inquiry to planning, implementation, evaluating and reporting a study of a problem in cytogenetics.
View Classes »4234. Diagnostic Molecular Technologies
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: MCB 2400 or 2410; AH 3121 or MCB 4211 (which may be taken concurrently); open to students in DGS & MLS Programs, others w/ instructor consent. May not be taken out of sequence after passing DGS 4235, 4503, 4510, 4511, 4514, 4515, 4550.
Grading Basis: Graded
DNA and RNA diagnostic technologies used in clinical settings; clinical applications in prenatal diagnosis; cancer management, transplantation, paternity testing, forensic medicine and microbiology.
View Classes »4234W. Diagnostic Molecular Technologies
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: MCB 2400 or 2410; ENGL 1007 or 1010 or 1011; AH 3121 or MCB 4211 (can be taken concurrently); open to students in DGS or MLS Prgm, others with instructor consent. Cannot be taken out of sequence after passing DGS 4235, 4503, 4510, 4511, 4514, 4515, 4550.
Grading Basis: Graded
DNA and RNA diagnostic technologies used in clinical settings; clinical applications in prenatal diagnosis; cancer management, transplantation, paternity testing, forensic medicine and microbiology.
View Classes »4235. Laboratory in Molecular Diagnostics
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: DGS 4234; open only to students enrolled in the DGS and MLS programs, others with instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Nucleic acid isolation, blotting techniques, fluorescencet in situ hybridization, conventional and real-time polymerase chain reaction. Adhering to clinical laboratory quality guidelines, students obtain practical experience with molecular techniques for the detection and diagnosis of disease.
View Classes »4236. Case Studies in Molecular Pathology
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: DGS 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Science students and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences certificate students in either Cytogenetics or Molecular concentrations.
Grading Basis: Graded
Clinical cases in molecular pathology are presented and discussed.
View Classes »4237. Introductory Bioinformatics for Genomics Analysis
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: DGS 3100 or MCB 2410 or 2413; open to students in the Diagnostic Genetic Sciences program, others with instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
An introductory bioinformatics course working with genetic and genomic data for clinical and research applications.
View Classes »4246. Contemporary Issues in Human Genetics
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open to junior and senior Allied Health Sciences and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences certificate students in either Cytogenetics or Molecular concentrations; others with consent of instructor.
Grading Basis: Graded
Historical and contemporary issues relevant to human genetics, including the layperson's understanding of genetic testing and diagnosis; and the ethical, legal, and social issues associated with them.
View Classes »4402. Specimen Preparation, Nucleic Acid Isolation and Assessment
4.00 credits
Prerequisites: Students must earn a "C" or better in DGS 4234/W and 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Practicum experience in specimen preparation for molecular testing, nucleic acid isolation, and nucleic acid quality control assessment.
View Classes »4503. Amplification Methods
6.00 credits
Prerequisites: student must have earned a "C" or better in DGS 4234, 4235, and 4236; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Practicum experience in DNA and/or RNA amplification stressing polymerase chain reaction.
View Classes »4510. In Situ Hybridization Methods
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in DGS 4234 and 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Practicum in fluorescence in situ hybridization or other in situ hybridization techniques.
View Classes »4512. Cloning Techniques
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in DGS 4234 and 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Theory and techniques of cloning.
View Classes »4513. Blotting Applications
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in DGS 4234 and 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Theory and techniques of nucleic acid and/or protein blotting (e.g. Southern blot, reverse clot blot).
View Classes »4515. Microbiological Applications of Molecular Diagnostics
2.00 credits
Prerequisites: student must have earned a "C" or better in DGS 4234 and 4235; open only to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students; others with consent of the instructor.
Grading Basis: Graded
Practicum experience in the application of molecular technologies to microbiology.
View Classes »4604. Sequencing Techniques and Data Analysis
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Students must earn a "C" or better in DGS 4234/W and 4235; open to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration majors and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences Molecular concentration certificate students.
Grading Basis: Graded
Practicum experience in nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis.
View Classes »4850. Investigative Topics in Laboratory Genetics
1.00 credits
Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in DGS 4234 or 4234W, 4235, and 4236; open only to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences majors, others with instructor consent.
Grading Basis: Graded
Exploration of an area of individual interest in laboratory or clinical genetics.
View Classes »4997. Honors Research
3.00 credits
Prerequisites: Open only to Diagnostic Genetic Sciences honors students and Diagnostic Genetic Sciences certificate students in either Cytogenetics or Molecular concentrations.
Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Design and implementation of an honors research project.
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