MCB 442 Human Genetics: Sex, Crime, and Disease

Human Genetics: Sex, Crime, and Disease is an advanced genetics course and an introduction to the exciting and rapidly evolving field of human genetics. Through lectures, readings and case studies, students will gain an in-depth understanding of the human genome, current issues in human heredity and genetic diseases, and research methods in human genetics. Students will explore the societal implication of topics such as the human genome project, DNA fingerprinting, genetic testing for disease risk, use of genetics in genealogy and forensics, and gene therapy. Students will also acquire or improve their critical reading skills of primary scientific literature.