BIOL 5148 - Human Genetics (4 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 0,3 Lab Hours: 0,3
Basic principles of Mendelian inheritance and molecular genetics are applied to a systematic review of human disorders. Included are disorders of blood, connective tissue, muscles, lysosomes, lipoproteins, transport membrane and mechanisms, amino acid metabolism and the immune system. Special attention is given to diseases caused by chromosomal abnormalities. Sex determination, genetic markers, gene mapping and population genetics are also covered.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of “C” in BIOL 3131, BIOL 3133, and BIOL 3134.
Cross Listing(s): BIOL 5148G.