Duration: 2 Weeks | |
Schedule: Online | |
Level: Intermediate | |
Rs: 10,225 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of human genetics; the human genome, DNA, chromosomes, and genes
Describe the normal processes of cell division, transcription, and translation within a human cell
Evaluate the mechanisms for the introduction of variation into the human genome, including normal genetic variation and disease-causing variation
Compare the characteristics of somatic mutations vs constitutional mutations within the human genome
Fundamentals of human genetics; the human genome, DNA, chromosomes, and genes
Normal processes of cell division, transcription, and translation within a human cell
Introduction of variation into the human genome, including normal genetic variation and disease-causing variation
Compare the characteristics of somatic mutations vs constitutional mutations within the human genome
Different mechanisms by which errors in the genetic code can lead to disease
Impact of a genetic condition on the lives of patients
The challenges involved in accurate and effective communication in genomics
DNA, genes, chromosomes and the human genome;
Normal genetic variation;
Genetic variation and disease: genetic mutations and chromosome abnormalities;
The inheritance of genetic conditions;
Emerging genomic technologies including next-generation sequencing;
The interpretation of genomic data;
The application of genomics to clinical practice;
Communicating genomic information to patients;
The legal and ethical implications associated with the use of genomic data.