BIO 72 - HUMAN GENETICS AND MEDICINE

    Recent Professors
    A. McWhorter, K. Schmeidler
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIO 72
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course offers an introduction to basic genetic concepts as they apply to humans. The course analyzes genetic pedigrees and hereditary relationships, genetic maps, genes, chromosomes, molecular aspects of human diseases and disorders related to genetics, and the role of databases including the Human Genome Project in forensics and medicine. Discussions include future potentials, as well as legal and ethical considerations, of genetic analysis and "genetic engineering." Intended for both majors and non-majors.
    Usually Held
    Thu 11:00am–1:50pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm