Code : 013 
Title : HUMAN GENETICS 
 
Sponsor :ARTHUR B. ZINN,M.D.,PH.D. 
Department :DEPARTMENT OF GENETICS 
Address :Lakeside Hospital 
Room 1500 
Phone :844-3939 
 
 
ADVISORS :
(216) 844-6949

Peter Harte, Ph.D.
Department of Genetics
Room 727, School of Medicine
(216) 368-6417
 
 
DESCRIPTION : The area of concentration in Human Genetics is designed to introduce the student to the scientific basis, ongoing areas of research, and clinical practice of human genetics. The course of study will involve both preclinical and clinical electives, with an experience in supervised independent research strongly recommended.  
 
REQUIREMENTS :  
 
TYPE A ELECTIVES 
At least 5 units from Type A or Graduate courses must be completed for this Area of Concentration. Participation is required in either the basic or clinical research conference in Human Genetics, which will count for two electives. 
 
TYPE B ELECTIVES 
Two months of Type B electives are required. 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
GENE 500 Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics I (Fall)
GENE 504 Advanced Eukaryotic Genetics II (Spring)
GENE 511 Topics in Human Genetics