Courses

• GMS FS 870: Directed Studies in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Students will register for this course in preparation for conducting a library or laboratory based thesis project. With direction from the student's thesis research committee, the student will investigate his/her thesis topic, develop a research plan including an outline of the project, become familiar with quality control and quality assurance issues and begin data collection. Grgicak. 2 cr
• GMS FS 871: Internship in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  An internship in a forensic setting is encouraged, and may be approved for academic credit depending on the number of hours and the nature of the work completed during the internship. With prior approval from the student's thesis advisors and the internship site supervisor, work completed at an internship may be used as the basis of the student's thesis. A completed evaluation from the internship supervisor describing the nature of the work completed and the quality of the student's performance will be required. In addition, the student will be required to write a summary of his/her internship experiences and responsibilities. Grgicak. 2 cr
• GMS FS 970: Research in Biomedical Forensic Sciences
  Each student must complete a program of laboratory or library research of which will be incorporated into a thesis of publishable quality. The thesis clearly states a hypothesis or scientific question and presents the author's findings to support the stated proposition. Thesis topics are developed in conjunction with a research committee consisting of faculty members and/or other qualified individuals. Registration for this course should be during the semester in which the student anticipates graduation from the program. Grgicak. 2 cr
• GMS FS 971: Research
  
• GMS GC 600: Genetic Diagnosis and Laboratory Methods
  This interactive course will provide students with the opportunity to learn laboratory techniques and methodologies in a hands-on setting. It will combine didactic lectures with observational rotations in the cytogenetic, molecular, mass spectrometry, maternal serum screening, and research laboratories. Flynn, Basran.
• GMS GC 601: Professional Issues in Genetic Counseling
  This two-semester course addresses topics related to the development of a competent genetic counselor. Instructional content, combined with group discussions and student presentations, will cover the history and development of the profession, care across the lifespan, and ethical/social issues. Campion.
• GMS GC 602: Clinical Genetics
  This course will provide information regarding etiology, features, testing, and treatment for a variety of genetic conditions. The topics are arranged by organ system to expand on the material covered in GMC GC603. Clinical case studies and presentations will supplement. Milunsky.
• GMS GC 603: Embryology, Teratology, and Prenatal Genetics
  This course will review human embryology, the teratogenic factors leading to abnormal development, and the common indications for prenatal genetic counseling, including advanced maternal age, abnormal serum screening, ultrasound anomalies, diagnostic procedures, and prenatal complications. Campion, Krepkovich.
• GMS GC 604: Cancer Genetic Counseling
  This course introduces students to the subspecialty of cancer genetics, through topics such as the biology of cancer, current statistics and technology, inherited cancer syndromes, cancer risk assessment, testing for cancer susceptibility genes, treatment options, and ethical/legal issues. Flynn.
• GMS GC 605: Clinical Applications in Human Genetics
  This course will introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of human genetics and their clinical applications. Topics include the chromosomal, molecular, and biochemical basis of disease, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, bioinformatics, and congenital anomalies. Milunsky.
• GMS GC 700: Genetic Counseling Clinical Rotation I
  The clinical rotations will provide student interaction with a wide array of genetic specialists. Direct patient contact in prenatal, pediatric, adult, cancer, and specialty genetics clinics will allow students to acquire cases for ABGC certification. Flynn.
• GMS GC 702: Genetic Counseling Clinical Rotation II
  The clinical rotations will provide student interaction with a wide array of genetic specialists. Direct patient contact in prenatal, pediatric, adult, cancer, and specialty genetics clinics will allow students to acquire cases for ABGC certification. Flynn.
• GMS GC 703: Genetic Counseling Clinical Rotation III
  The clinical rotations will provide student interaction with a wide array of genetic specialists. Direct patient contact in prenatal, pediatric, adult, cancer, and specialty genetics clinics will allow students to acquire cases for ABGC certification. Flynn.
• GMS GC 704: Genetic Counseling Clinical Rotation IV
  The clinical rotations will provide student interaction with a wide array of genetic specialists. Direct patient contact in prenatal, pediatric, adult, cancer, and specialty genetics clinics will allow students to acquire cases for ABGC certification. Flynn.
• GMS GC 711: Advanced Genetic Counseling
  This two-semester course will cover advanced topics in genetic counseling, including research project design and implementation, personal growth, and professional development. It will build upon the students' previous course work and clinical training to enhance their growing skill set as genetic counselors. Campion.
• GMS GC 712: Metabolic Genetics/Advanced Risk Assessment
  Section A covers screening, prevention, diagnosis, recurrence risk, treatment and prognosis for biochemical genetic disorders. Section B emphasizes mathematical techniques necessary for accurate genetic counseling, including empiric risk, probability, linkage, mapping, and Bayesian analysis. Flynn, Campion.
• GMS GC 714: Advanced Topics in Medical Genetics
  This course will build from the basic genetic concepts covered in GMS GC 605. Some of the topics addressed include mitochondrial disorders, immunogenetics, microdeletions and duplications, trinucleotide repeats, methylation, imprinting, and pharmacogenetics. Milunsky, Jamal.
• GMS GE 701: Principles of Genetics and Genomics
  Prereq: consent of instructor. This course will serve as a foundation for understanding the heritable basis of numerous biological traits, the relationships among genes, and the regulation of their expression. Focus on the ability to use genetic systems to probe these problems, and therefore will heavily explore the experimental aspects of these investigations. Includes discussion of the impact of the genome sequences' availability on the practice of modern science. Use of case study approach to investigate the rich variety of scientific insights gained through genetic studies of cell-cell communication, aging, addiction, obesity, and others. Dasgupta. 4 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS GE 703: Genetics and Genomics Colloquium I
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The Genetics and Genomics Colloquium will be a highly participatory journal club where the students will be asked to give presentations on cutting edge research with the focus on communication skills rather than scientific content. This approach will allow students to become more comfortable with public speaking while developing the skills necessary for effective communication of scientific ideas. Dasgupta. 2 cr, Fall sem.
• GMS GE 704: Genetics and Genomics Colloquium II
  Prereq: consent of instructor. The Genetics and Genomics Colloquium will be a highly participatory journal club where the students will be asked to give presentations on cutting edge research with the focus on communication skills rather than scientific content. This approach will allow students to become more comfortable with public speaking while developing the skills necessary for effective communication of scientific ideas. Dasgupta. 2 cr, Spring sem.

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