This course covers polymorphisms related to cardiovascular disease, including genes that contribute to the development of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and stroke. Students review how these genetic risk factors were identified and linked to cardiovascular disease. They also learn about the interplay of lifestyle factors with genetic risk factors in the development of cardiovascular disease. Students completing this course will demonstrate an understanding of gene variants involved in increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and be able to describe the role that lifestyle choices play in development of cardiovascular disease.
Prerequisites
Elective Courses: 4.0 quarter-credit hours required. Each elective course is 1.0 credit. Not all electives are offered every quarter.