Learners will create an unfolding genetics case study in stages over three course topics. For subsequent assignments, learners are required to review faculty feedback and make all necessary revisions prior to submitting the assignment.

For Part 1, select and evaluate a genetic disorder that you may have encountered from your own professional practice, experience, or personal family history. Learners will use this selected genetic disorder in Part II and Part III of the ongoing assignment. Examples of genetic disorders may include Duchesne’s muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease, Down’s syndrome, sickle-cell anemia, different types of genetic cancer (e.g., BRCA 1 or BRCA 2 mutations).

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

• • Use the resources on the “Introduction to the GCU Library: Topics and Assignments Research Guide,” located in the Class Resources, to complete this assignment.

• • Use primary sources published within the last 5 years.

• • This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

• • Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

• • You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

• • Learners will submit this assignment using the assignment dropbox in the digital classroom. In addition, learners must upload this deliverable to the Learner Dissertation Page (LDP) in the DNP PI Workspace for later use.

Directions:

For this assignment, evaluate a selected genetic disorder and write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) to present your findings. Include the following:

1. 1. Introduction of selected genetic disorder. Include its prevalence and incidence.

1. 1. Description of the causes of the disorder in terms of its origin as either a single gene inheritance or as a complex inheritance.

1. 1. An analysis of the gene mutation of the disease. Based on your analysis, explain whether it is acquired or inherited, and how the mutation occurs.

1. 1. Based on the research you selected, explain what genetic testing is available and how the tests are used to identify or treat the disease.