BIOL 106 - Human Genetics & Health

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Offers a broad overview of the role that genetics and molecular biology play in the everyday life of humans. Organizes around a central question-how does genetics affect our health? Introduces the student to human inherited diseases, genetics therapies utilized to correct genetic disorders and the role genetics in the new field of individualized medicine. The student will be introduced to the fields of stem cells and their therapeutic uses, the genetics of cancer, the microbial pathology of humans and the utilization of vaccines in the treatment and prevention of human diseases. Using this background, the student will be presented with the most recent events in the field of human genetic diseases and how they will affect the student in the future. (Does not count toward Biology electives, Controlled electives, or Ancillary Sciences for Biology department majors and minors.) Prerequisite: Non-BIOL department majors and minors only

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/27/2012 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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