Course Description

Rationale

Genetic material, such as RNA or DNA, is a common feature of all living organisms. Understanding the structure, function, and transmission of these molecules is fundamental to an understanding of topics ranging from the propagation of life to the molecular basis of human diseases. This course adds to foundational concepts of genetics and focuses on epigenetic contributions to human development and health.

Measurable Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Explain the molecular mechanisms of basic medical genetics
• Describe biological processes affected by epigenetic mechanisms
• Explain the genetic basis of diseases
• Interpret and communicate data from recent scientific publications in the field of medical genetics

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus at liberty university, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are a collaborative learning experience. Therefore, the student is required to create a thread in response to the provided promptly. The thread must be at least 400 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. In addition to the thread, the student is required to reply to 2 other classmates’ threads. Each reply must be at least 250 words.

Lectures (5)

The student will answer an essay-style set of questions based on the Learn material within the module.

Poster Presentation

Quiz: Poster Presentation: Article Check

The student will post their chosen epigenetic article for approval from the instructor.

Poster Presentation: e-Poster Assignment

The student will complete a PowerPoint presentation (e-Poster) based on a published epigenetic article.

Poster Presentation: Oral Assignment

The student will complete their e-Poster presentation by submitting a 12-minute audio recording explaining the article they have chosen and on which their e-Poster was made.

Quizzes (6)

The student will complete 6 quizzes based on the Learn material for the modules in which it is assigned. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes. The quizzes will contain true/false, multiple-choice, multiple answers, matching, and/or fill-in-the-blank questions. The quizzes will also have a 40-minute time limit.