Introduction to Cytogenetics: Part 1

Course overview

Short description: This two-part series provides an introduction to the science of cytogenetics. Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes, genomic structure, function and variation, and the role of these aspects in human disease and heredity. Explanations will include the basics of technologies of chromosome analysis and karyotyping. Objectives: 1. Describe DNA and chromosomal structure and classification. 2. Explain the mitotic and meiotic cell cycles. 3. Describe mechanisms leading to aberrant ploidy. 4. List common numerical chromosome abnormalities and describe them using standard karyotypic nomenclature