GCD 8073 Advanced Human Genetics
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Application of molecular, biochemical, chromosomal, and population genetics to human variation and disease. Abnormal chromosome number and structure; abnormal enzyme, structural protein, receptor and transport; analysis of inheritance patterns; behavioral genetics; genetic basis of common disease. Current research articles in human genetics.
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| GCD 8103 Human Histology |
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Light/electron microscopic anatomy of tissues and their organization into human organs. Emphasizes integrating structure, its relationship to function at levels from molecules to organs. Lecture, lab.
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| GCD 8121 Advanced Molecular Genetics |
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Action of gene in molecular, cellular, and organismal development. Mechanisms of information transfer and regulation of these processes in various biological systems; examination of original research.
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GCD 8131 Advanced Genetics
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Literature-based course covering modern genetic analysis, including mutant screens, characterization of multiple alleles, gene mapping and cloning, genome sequencing, intergenic interactions, transposable elements, genetic mosaics, and molecular mechanisms of recombination.
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GCD 8151 Advanced Cell Biology
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Structure, function, and biochemistry of cellular organelles. Cellular interactions in eukaryotes. Emphasizes membranes, secretion, trafficking, cytoskeleton, cell motility, nucleus, cell cycle, apoptosis, cell signaling, and signal transduction mechanisms.
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GCD 8161 Advanced Developmental Biology
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Current concepts of and experimental approaches taken to understand basic mechanisms of development. Model organisms. Embryology, cell fate determination, differentiation, pattern formation, polarity, cell migration, and cell interactions. Analysis of original research articles.
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GCD 8171 Literature Analysis
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Critical reading and evaluation of current literature. May include evaluation of both excellent and flawed papers. Intensive and in-depth discussions of selected papers in molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, and developmental biology.
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GCD 8213 Selected Topics in Molecular Biology
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Sample topics: DNA replication, recombination and gene conversion, regulation of gene expression in procaryotes, regulation of gene expression in eucaryotes, chromatin structure and transcription, organellar gene expression. Lectures, readings, discussions.
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GCD 8900 Seminar
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Current scientific research.
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GCD 8912 Genetic Counseling Practice
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Practical genetic counseling, communicating genetics and medical information to the family, helping families with decision making.
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GCD 8913 Psychosocial Issues in Genetic Counseling
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Interviewing skills, supportive counseling, and case-study analysis specific to genetic counseling.
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GCD 8914 Ethical and Legal Issues in Genetic Counseling
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Professional ethics; ethical and legal concerns with new genetic technologies.
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