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Genetics and Public Health - Period 2
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: 8/15/20 - 12/19/20
Genetics and Public Health - Period 2
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Primary Subject Area: Health Sciences
Instruction in: English
Course Code: AB_1025
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 84
DESCRIPTION
Different topics that will be addressed:
- Different ways in which variations in DNA/chromosomes lead to disease;
- Population genetics, gene-environment interactions, epigenetics;
- Healthcare in relation to genetic disorders (clinical genetics, genetic screening, preconception care);
- The impact of a hereditary disease on individuals, families and society;
- Genetic risk, psychological and behavioral aspects of genetics;
- The tension between public health and (clinical) genetics;
- Ethical, legal, historical and social aspects of genetics;
- Challenges in the translation of science (new genetic knowledge) into public policy and healthcare;
- Criteria for (useful) genetic testing and genetic screening, Direct-To-Consumer genetic testing;
- New possibilities and challenges regarding whole exome and whole genome sequencing;
- New developments regarding gene editing and (ethical) dilemma's.
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.
- Different ways in which variations in DNA/chromosomes lead to disease;
- Population genetics, gene-environment interactions, epigenetics;
- Healthcare in relation to genetic disorders (clinical genetics, genetic screening, preconception care);
- The impact of a hereditary disease on individuals, families and society;
- Genetic risk, psychological and behavioral aspects of genetics;
- The tension between public health and (clinical) genetics;
- Ethical, legal, historical and social aspects of genetics;
- Challenges in the translation of science (new genetic knowledge) into public policy and healthcare;
- Criteria for (useful) genetic testing and genetic screening, Direct-To-Consumer genetic testing;
- New possibilities and challenges regarding whole exome and whole genome sequencing;
- New developments regarding gene editing and (ethical) dilemma's.
Contact hours listed under a course description may vary due to the combination of lecture-based and independent work required for each course therefore, CEA's recommended credits are based on the ECTS credits assigned by VU Amsterdam. 1 ECTS equals 28 contact hours assigned by VU Amsterdam.