BIOL 3240
Human Genetics
This course will provide a comprehensive overview of genetics as it pertains to medicine, emphasizing the use of genomic technologies to enhance our understanding and treatment of human disease. Key topics include the structure and function of the human genome, genetic variability, DNA sequencing technologies, cytogenetic methods, human genetic disorders, mechanisms underlying genetic disease, novel disease gene discovery, clinical genetic testing, clinical bioinformatics, variant interpretation, precision medicine, pharmacogenomics, assisted reproductive technologies, genetic counseling, and the ethical and legal issues associated with modern genetic advances. Biochemistry recommended. (Biology Major Area A)
Instructors
Ian Duncan, Kevin Bowling, Marwan Shinawi, Molly Schroeder, Thorold Theunissen, Yang Cao
Reviews
Fantastic professor! Super caring and very passionate about the subject. Love his Southern accent. Highly recommend!
12/23/2024
Professor Bowling is super enthusiastic and that spread to the students. He is so positive and clear. He is also funny and so kind. He answers questions thoroughly and provides fair exams.
10/31/2024
DO NOT TAKE HUMAN GENETICS. Duncan does not show up to his OH bc he simply FORGETS about it. He has not responded to most of my emails and does not have clear grading criteria. Average is a 60 for the class although tests have curves. The TAs are not helpful and the graders takes FOREVER to grade. Also he missed the last day to submit final grades
12/27/2023
Biol324 had a ton of guest lectures, but Duncan was pretty good about taking the information that they gave us and translating it into an exam that wasn't impossible. All slides get posted online so going to class isn't required. He seemed a little scatter-brained at times but is a good professor overall
12/15/2019