College of Medicine


GENC 5221 Cytogenetics and Molecular Cytogenetics - Fall 2020       1-1 hrs.

Prerequisites: Acceptance in MS Genetic Counseling program or genetic fellowship or Permission of Instructor. The course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Cytogenetics, Molecular Cytogenetics, and clinical laboratory techniques in the genetics laboratory. The course will introduce topics of chromosomal structure and function, chromosome abnormalities and clinical presentations, chromosomal basis of cancer, and cytogenetic laboratory techniques. The laboratory techniques will provide a basis of understanding that will prepare the students for their practical rotations in the genetics laboratory.


No scheduled classes for this term.