BME 215
Human Genetic I
2
Course Description
Students should be able to:
1. exhibit a sound knowledge of basic genetics principles;
2. recognise important concepts related to human genetic diversity and inheritance;
3. identify the appropriate clinical applications of specific genetic techniques;
4. explain the basic concepts of human genetics as the basis of genetic engineering;
5. apply the simple technique of DNA fingerprinting;
6. discuss how these principles can be applied to fight disease; and
7. demonstrate the application of genetic engineering in fighting diseases.
Course Outline
Human Heredity: haploid and diploid chromosome, DNA, trait, genes, blood group. The
Human Genome: Definition of Genome; History of Human Genome Project; Gene Sequencing;
Molecular organization and gene content; Genetic Coding Genomic variation in humans.
Genetic disorders: Albinism, Cystic Fibrosis, Dwarfism, Sickle Cell Disease, Color Blindness,
Hemophilia, Duschenne Muscular dystrophy.
300 Level