BCH 465 (Human genetics)

Molecular Genetics is an essential and insightful elective offered within the Biochemistry Department at King Saud University. This course dives into the foundational principles of genetic diseases, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of how genetics plays a pivotal role in health and disease. By completing this course students will gain knowledge of the different types of genetic disorders and how they are classified, Explore inheritance patterns including dominant, recessive, X-linked, and mitochondrial, Delve into the genetic variation within populations and how polymorphisms affect traits, Understand preventive strategies, and the principles of genetic counseling and much more