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HPMP
1002
Foundations of Interprofessional Collaborative Practice with TeamSTEPPS Essentials
(0:0:0,O)
An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.
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HPMP
5000
Audit
(0:0:0,F)
Audit
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HPMP
5100
Issues in Molecular Pathology
(1:3:0,F)
Presentation of current topics regarding the biomedical application of genetic information. Ethical issues and professionalism will also be discussed.
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HPMP
5102
Graduate Seminar
(1:1:0,F)
Career preparation and independent study and prep for external certification in Molecular Pathology.
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HPMP
5104
Laboratory Fundamentals
(1:1:4,F)
Introduction to the fundamental laboratory concepts and skills used in molecular diagnostics. Topics include nucleic acid isolation, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, laboratory math, and pipetting.
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HPMP
5300
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
(3:7.5:0,F)
Introduction to the process of basic and clinical research design. Critical evaluation of the scientific literature will be a focus. Introduction to descriptive, parametric, and non-parametric statistics.
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HPMP
5301
Management of the Molecular Laboratory
(3:6:0,O)
Business and management principles relative to laboratory management and administration will be presented. The purpose, function, and utilization of laboratory services, specimen procurement, patient education and consent, regulatory issues, and quality assurance are discussed. Specific requirements regarding accreditation of molecular pathology clinical laboratories will be reviewed and discussed. Co-requisite HPMP 5102.
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HPMP
5309
Human Molecular Genetics
(3:3:0,O)
Advanced human molecular genetics with an emphasis on the causative factors and diagnosis of human disease. The fundamental principles of medical genetics, including basic Mendelian genetics, the molecular and biochemical basis of genetics, developmental genetics, genetics of complex diseases, cancer, and epigenetics will be studied. Genetic counseling, carrier screening and prenatal diagnosis will be discussed.
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HPMP
5341
Graduate Research I
(3:3:4,F)
Prerequisite: HPMP 5300. Topics include the application of molecular techniques in the design and creation of clinical procedures, clinical assays, critical evaluation of scientific literature, writing a scientific article and peer review. Writing intensive.
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HPMP
5342
Clinical Preceptorship
(3:0:40,F)
Supervised advanced molecular clinical practicum in an affiliated laboratory with emphasis on patient testing, quality assurance, and case studies assessment. Co-Requisite HPMP 5102
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HPMP
5406
Molecular Biology of the Cell
(4:10:0,H)
Comprehensive survey course in eukaryotic molecular cell biology. Course covers the fundamental concepts of DNA and RNA structure and function, gene replication, transcription and expression, cell-cell communication and cell death in the eukaryotic system. A strong background in biology is assumed.
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HPMP
5407
Principles of Molecular Pathology
(4:4:0,H)
Presentation of the basis of human disease with regard to the major determinants of disease in the context of molecular pathology. Principles of Immunology, Molecular Microbiology, and Molecular Oncology are discussed, including laboratory biomarkers related to disease.
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HPMP
5408
Applied Molecular Techniques II
(4:4:16,F)
Co-Requisite HPMP 5102 Prerequisite: HPMP 5805. Continuation of Applied Molecular Techniques I with advanced training and technical experience in the use of DNA and RNA technologies applied to the clinical setting, including the validation, documentation, analysis, and clinical interpretation of laboratory results.
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HPMP
5441
Graduate Research II
(4:1:0,F)
Co-Requisite HPMP 5102 Prerequisite: HPMP 5341. Advanced research projects. Topics include a research project in molecular diagnosis and/or biomedical science. Projects comprise of assay design and validation, the creation of a clinical procedure, and culminates in a public research presentation. Writing Intensive
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HPMP
5805
Applied Molecular Techniques I
(8:4:16,F)
Introduction to basic genetic testing techniques used in molecular and forensic pathology with discussion of quality laboratory practice including quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement. Lab component will focus on the use of DNA technologies in clinical settings, including the documentation, analysis, and clinical interpretation of laboratory results.
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HPMP
6000
Clinical Application of Genetics Elective
(0:1:0,F)
Through lectures, discussions, workshops, and lab tours students will gain an understanding of medical genetics and learn skills needed to successfully practice genetic counseling in clinical settings as well as ethical decision making, case preparation, the interview, family history, risk assessment, and patient education. The elective's goal is to provide an overview of medical genetics from pathological, psychological, pharmacological, social, legal, ethical, and environmental perspectives.Student must gain approval from Program Director to enroll in this course.