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).