Master the genetic basis of human disease, from point mutations and Mendelian disorders to cancer and pharmacogenomics
Sub Category
- General Health
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Objectives
- Classify mutations by type and predict their effects on protein structure and function
- Distinguish loss-of-function, gain-of-function, dominant negative, and haploinsufficiency mechanisms
- Recognize the four classical Mendelian inheritance patterns from pedigrees and clinical presentations
- Identify hallmark single-gene disorders including Huntington, Marfan, cystic fibrosis, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Explain how numerical and structural chromosomal abnormalities produce syndromes like Down, Turner, and DiGeorge
- Apply the multifactorial and polygenic frameworks to common diseases like diabetes and heart disease
- Describe the genetic and epigenetic basis of cancer, including hereditary syndromes like BRCA and Lynch
- Interpret pharmacogenomic principles for high-stakes drug-gene interactions
- Discuss the ethical and practical dimensions of genetic counseling, prenatal screening, and newborn screening
- Evaluate emerging gene and RNA-based therapies transforming the treatment of inherited disease
Pre Requisites
- Basic familiarity with DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis at the level of introductory biology
- General understanding of cellular structure and function
- Working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology terminology
- Comfort with biomedical vocabulary, though clinical terms are explained as introduced
- No prior genetics coursework required beyond high school biology
FAQ
- Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
- A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
- Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
- A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!
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