PH 327 - Genes and Human Health

Units: 3 ; Breadth Area: GE-UD-5
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.

Breadth Area(s) Satisfied: GE-UD-5 - Upper Division Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas 1A, 1B, 1C and GE-2 with grade C- (CR) or better (GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 for students on the 2024-25 or earlier catalogs).
Strongly Recommended Preparation: Upper division status (greater than 60 earned semester units) and completion of lower division GE Area 5 (Areas B1-B3 for students on the 2024-25 or earlier catalogs); and BIOL 100.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand the molecular structure of the gene;
Explain how genes relate to DNA and RNA;
Summarize the process of gene inheritance;
Explain the process of gene replication;
Understand how genes work;
Recognize how heredity affects human health, disease predisposition, and occurrence;
Summarize the therapeutic techniques of gene screening, stem cell therapy, bioengineering and gene therapy.

GE-UD-5. Upper-division Science or Mathematical Concepts/Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced and/or focused science or quantitative content knowledge in a specific scientific field, using appropriate vocabulary and referencing appropriate concepts (such as models, uncertainties, hypotheses, theories, and
Apply advanced quantitative skills (such as statistics, algebraic solutions, interpretation of graphical data) to scientific problems and evaluate scientific claims.
Demonstrate understanding of the nature of science and scientific inquiry and the experimental and empirical methodologies used in science to investigate a scientific question or issue.
Apply science content knowledge to contemporary scientific issues (e.g., global warming) and technologies (e.g., cloning), where appropriate.