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)