HSC 327 - Genes and Human Health

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
Cell biology concepts necessary to understand genes, how they work, their role in inherited conditions that affect human health. Exploration of specific inherited diseases and recommended therapeutic technologies of gene cloning, stem-cell therapy, gene screening and gene therapy.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division Areas B1-B3; and BIOL 100.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 with grade C- (CR) or better.
Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3250.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring