Human Genetics and GenomicsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 7Y00FK67
Credits
5 op
Objectives
The student
• understands the general structure of the genome and its abnormalities to diseases, and is able to apply knowledge in working as an expert in the healthcare
Content
• Structure of DNA, genes, chromosomes
• Correlate mutations and chromosomal abnor-malities to diseases
• Polygenic risk score
• Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
- demonstrates competence in the basic content of the course. There is lack in his /her ability to apply them to working life.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
- demonstrates good competence in the content of the course and is able to apply
knowledge to working life
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
- demonstrates excellent competence in the content of the course and is able to apply versatile knowledge to his / her own work as an expert in healthcare