Study of human chromosome morphology and identification, including chromosome variants and abnormalities. Methodologies in cytogenetic testing for multiple sample types.

Retrieval, review, and discussion of current primary genetics literature in addition to attending and reviewing University research seminars/guest speakers.

Designed primarily for students who wish to extend their knowledge in some specialized area in the field of diagnostic genetic sciences.

Application of the scientific method of inquiry to planning, implementation, evaluating and reporting a study of a problem in cytogenetics.

DNA and RNA diagnostic technologies used in clinical settings; clinical applications in prenatal diagnosis; cancer management, transplantation, paternity testing, forensic medicine and microbiology.

DNA and RNA diagnostic technologies used in clinical settings; clinical applications in prenatal diagnosis; cancer management, transplantation, paternity testing, forensic medicine and microbiology.

Nucleic acid isolation, blotting techniques, fluorescencet in situ hybridization, conventional and real-time polymerase chain reaction. Adhering to clinical laboratory quality guidelines, students obtain practical experience with molecular techniques for the detection and diagnosis of disease.

Clinical cases in molecular pathology are presented and discussed.

An introductory bioinformatics course working with genetic and genomic data for clinical and research applications.

Historical and contemporary issues relevant to human genetics, including the layperson's understanding of genetic testing and diagnosis; and the ethical, legal, and social issues associated with them.

Practicum experience in specimen preparation for molecular testing, nucleic acid isolation, and nucleic acid quality control assessment.

Practicum experience in DNA and/or RNA amplification stressing polymerase chain reaction.

Practicum in fluorescence in situ hybridization or other in situ hybridization techniques.

Theory and techniques of cloning.

Theory and techniques of nucleic acid and/or protein blotting (e.g. Southern blot, reverse clot blot).

Practicum experience in the application of molecular technologies to microbiology.

Practicum experience in nucleic acid sequencing and data analysis.

Exploration of an area of individual interest in laboratory or clinical genetics.

Design and implementation of an honors research project.