28 April 2009

Detecting the Future: Human Diseases and Genetic Tests



What is genetic testing?
Draw for book report dates
Find a current article about genetic testing

How does genetic testing affect us?
Discuss articles (2 min presentation each)
Choose books (email Dr. Liljegren your choice)

How are diseases inherited?
“Deadly Inheritance” Documentary

Genetic Testing: Cystic Fibrosis

Introduction to Group Research Projects
Draw for group presentation dates
Choose disorder/disease
(see Group Projects, sample ppt)

Cytogenetic Testing: Down's syndrome

Guest Expert: Betsy Swope, MS, CGC
"What are the roles of a genetic counselor?"

Biochemical Testing: Phenylketonuria

Guest Expert: Dr. Shu Chaing, Director
North Carolina Newborn Screening Program

Group Presentations
(30 min presentation / group + discussion)
Neurofibromatosis
Breast cancer

Group Presentations
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Marfan syndrome

Group Presentations
Hearing loss
Huntington's disease

Review for Final Exam
(see sample of exam style)

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