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Single discipline educational activity
Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of the basic notions of Medical Genetics
Objectives Contents The course on Social Genetics will deal with topics focused on the study of the genetic basis of problems that have a great impact on social life. We will then analyze topics related to diseases with high social and psychological impact in the population (Tumor, alzheimer, chorea huntington). In addition, all the psychological issues related to genetic counseling of different genetic tests will be addressed. An in-depth study will be carried out on issues related to forensic genetics.
Extended Syllabus Definition of genetic variability: The human genome.Genetics test: diagnostics test, screening test, preclinicals test, predictives test, pharmacogenomics test.Psychosocial issues related to genetic tests. Genetic privacy: risks of dissemination of genetic data. Genetics bases of cancer : counseling, hereditary tumors. Psychological problemsGenetic bases of the sexual differentiation: analysis of genetic diseases in disorders of sexual differentiation. Genetic and environmental bases of infertility: assisted fertilization techniques. Psychological problems.Forensic genetics: paternity analysis,identification of perpetrators, identification of victims of crimes or claims. Psychological problemsGenetic bases of aggression. Social problems.Alzheimer's disease: genetic bases and social problemsHuntington's disease: genetic bases and social problem
Recommended Bibliography Handouts available online
Methods of Provision Teaching Methods Frontal lessons with slide support.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
The exam will consist of an oral interview with the teacher aimed at assessing the knowledge and understanding of the topics covered during the course.
Contacts/More Information The frequency is optional, recommended, and the final exam will be the same for attending and non-attending students
