Course Description
Human embryological development with emphasis on normal and abnormal development. Issues in teratology and birth defects, clinical problems associated with birth defects and their means of prevention. Prerequisite: Enrollment in M.S. in Genetic Counseling program or permission of instructor.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Describe the processes of fertilization, cleavage, and gastrulation of the human embryo.
Understand how regulation of gene expression is fundamental in cell differentiation.
Delineate mechanisms by which embryonic cells communicate and their role in regulating embryonic development.
Describe the process of early germ cell development and sex determination, and their vulnerability to environmental stressors.
Describe the effects of teratogens on human development.
Develop a differential diagnosis for various structural fetal anomalies.
Appreciate the prenatal diagnosis using ultrasound of various structural fetal anomalies.
Appreciate the postnatal prognosis of various structural fetal anomalies.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Anomaly condition presentations (1) | 20% |
Weekly quizzes (10) | 20% |
Exam 1 | 20% |
Exam 2 | 20% |
Attendance & Participation | 20% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
93–100% | A |
90–92% | A– |
87–89% | B+ |
83–86% | B |
80–82% | B– |
Below 80% | F |
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Students are not required to purchase any materials to complete the course
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.