Subject: Genetic Counseling
Course Number: 215
Course Title: Hereditary Cancer Genomics
Units: 2
School: Graduate Division
Department: Genetic Counseling Program

Course Description: This course provides an understanding of the role of genes in acquired, familial and inherited forms of cancer. Discussion of common types of cancer as well as rare hereditary cancer syndromes by body system are explored. The course also addresses surgical options, cancer treatment(s), the psychosocial aspects of cancer, risk assessment, germline testing, genomic tumor profiling and cell-free tumor analysis.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: Genetic Counseling students only
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Direct - Clinical Experience/Patient Contact, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: A. Wakeling
Additional Instructor(s): N. Cadenas
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Spring
Course Grading Convention: Letter Grade
Graduate Division course: Yes
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? Yes
Repeat course for credit? No