Module 15: Genetics and Genomics

Genetics is a fascinating field that explains how DNA codes for traits, and how those traits are transmitted from parents to their offspring. Genomics is an interdisciplinary field of molecular biology focusing on the structure, function, evolution, mapping, and editing of genomes, the entire complement of an organism's DNA. In this module, you'll use information about basic cell biology learned in previous human biology courses to further describe how DNA is passed from parent to offspring, how to determine the probability of inheritance statistically, and how and why genetic disorders can occur. This will provide a foundation for you to be better informed about your own genetic traits and those of your family, as well as being informed about patients you may encounter in your future health care professions.

(Image: Chromosome set humans.jpg, no author listed, Wikimedia Commons, CC license). 

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define vocabulary terms related to human genetics and genomics.
2. Identify the anatomical structures involved in human genetics and genomics.
3. Describe the physiological functions of structures involved in human genetics and.
4. Explain the principle of homeostasis involved in human genetics and genomics.
5. Predict physiological outcomes of common disorders of human genetics and genomics.
6. Explain the interrelationships between the anatomical and physiological systems related to human genetics and genomics, including form, function, and real-world scenarios.

To achieve these objectives:

1. Read the Module 15 Introduction 
   
2. Read and view the materials in the Module 15 Pressbooks book
3. Complete the Module 15 Quiz and Case Study.

Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities