INTRODUCTION (animation)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Access to Four Sections
Using this Courseware (graphic illustrations)
Human Genome Project (graphic illustration)
CME Examination (graphic illustrations)
CME Information
Bookmarks
Acknowledgements
Update CD-ROM
Links to Resources (graphic illustration)

GENETICS
Topic: DNA and Genes
1 - The Human Genome (interactive graphics)
2 - DNA Reproduction (interactive graphics)
3 - Anatomy of a Gene (graphic illustration)
4 - Instructions from the Genome (animation)
5 - Executing Genomic Instructions (graphic illustration)
Topic: Individual Variations and Genetic Conditions
6 - DNA Damage and DNA Repair (graphic illustration and sidebar)
7 - Single-base Mutations (interactive graphics)
8 - Large-scale Mutations (photographic illustration)
9 - Oncogene and Tumor Suppressor Mutations (interactive graphics)
Topic: Chromosomes Carry Genes
10 - Packaging the Human Genome into Chromosomes (interactive graphics)
11 - Alleles: Alternative Versions of a Gene (photographic illustration)
12 - Creating New Combinations of Alleles (interactive graphics)
13 - Distributing Genes to Successive Generations (interactive animation)
Topic: Patterns of Inheritance
14 - Potent Weapon: The Family History (graphic illustration)
15 - Autosomal Recessive Inheritance (interactive graphics)
16 - Autosomal Dominant Inheritance (interactive graphics)
17 - Sex-linked Recessive Inheritance (interactive graphics)
18 - Sex-linked Dominant Inheritance (interactive graphics)
19 - Mitochondrial Inheritance (interactive graphics and sidebar)
20 - Risk Inheritance (interactive graphics)
21 - On Beyond Mendel (photographic illustration)
Practice Test (graphic illustrations)

TECHNIQUES
Topic: Recombinant DNA
1 - Restriction Enzymes (interactive animation)
2 - Vectors and Inserts (interactive graphics)
3 - Library Construction (interactive graphics)
4 - Probes and Hybridization (interactive graphics)
5 - Clone Detection (interactive graphics)
Topic: Gene Analysis
6 - Genetic Diagnosis and the Southern Blot (photographic illustration)
7 - Animation: Southern Blot (animation)
8 - RFLP Interpretation (graphic illustration)
9 - Related Blotting Techniques (interactive graphics)
10 - Genetic Diagnosis and DNA Sequence Analysis (photographic illustration)
11 - Animation: DNA Sequencing (animation)
12 - Microarrays (interactive graphics)
13 - DNA Sequences in the Clinic (interactive graphics)
14 - Genetic Diagnosis and PCR (photographic illustration)
15 - Animation: Polymerase Chain Reaction (animation)
16 - PCR Products in the Clinic (photographic illustration)
17 - DNA Fingerprinting (graphic illustration)
Practice Test (graphic illustrations)

CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Topic: Clinical Diagnosis & Prognosis
1 - Introduction to Clinical Applications (photographic illustration)
2 - Anesthesiology (interactive clinical exercise)
3 - Cardiology (interactive clinical exercise)
4 - Dermatology (interactive clinical exercise)
5 - Ear, Nose, and Throat (interactive clinical exercise)
6 - Endocrinology (interactive clinical exercise)
7 - Gastroenterology (interactive clinical exercise)
8 - Gerontology (interactive clinical exercise)
9 - Hematology (interactive clinical exercise)
10 - Immunology (interactive clinical exercise)
11 - Neurology (interactive clinical exercise)
12 - Obstetrics (interactive clinical exercise)
13 - Oncology (interactive clinical exercise)
14 - Ophthalmology (interactive clinical exercise)
15 - Pediatrics (interactive clinical exercise)
16 - Psychiatry (interactive clinical exercise)
17 - Pulmonary (interactive clinical exercise)
18 - Urology (interactive clinical exercise)
Topic: Animal Models of Genetic Conditions
19 - Transgenic Mice (interactive graphics)
20 - Transgenic Animals and Biopharmaceuticals (photographic illustration)
21 - Animal Models of Human Genetic Conditions (photographic illustration)
Topic: Gene Therapy
22 - Somatic Gene Therapy (photographic illustration)
23 - Clinical Gene Therapy Trials (photographic illustration)
24 - Germline Gene Therapy (photographic illustration)
Topic: Clinical Relevance of Technological Innovations
25 - Reproductive Options (photographic illustration)
26 - Genetic Epidemiology and Public Health (photographic illustration)
25 - Individualization through Genomics (photographic illustration)
28 - Cost-savings through Genetic Testing (graphic illustration)
29 - Current Advances (photographic illustration)
Practice Test (graphic illustrations)

IMPLICATIONS
Topic: Unique Aspects of Genetic Testing
1 - Sharing Genes, Sharing Information (dramatization)
2 - Family Participation (photographic illustration)
3 - Diagnostic and Predictive Testing (photographic illustration)
Topic: Standards of Care
4 - Genetics in Medical Practices (dramatization)
5 - Overview of the Genetic Counseling Process (graphic illustration)
6 - Reproductive Issues (photographic illustration)
7 - Informed Consent (photographic illustration)
8 - Duty to Warn (photographic illustration)
Topic: Supporting Patient Choices
9 - The Right to Know or Not to Know (dramatization)
10 - Confidentiality of Medical Records (photographic illustration)
11 - Insurability (photographic illustration)
12 - Discrimination and Employment (photographic illustration)
13 - Competence and Consent (photographic illustration)
Topic: Impact on Individuals and Families
14 - Impact of Genetic Testing (dramatization)
15 - Family Dynamics and Genetic Information (photographic illustration)
16 - Risk and Therapeutic Choices (photographic illustration)
Topic: Ethical Considerations
17 - Ethical Limitations (dramatization)
18 - The Goal of Nondirective Counseling (photographic illustration)
19 - Cross-Cultural Issues (photographic illustration)
Topic: Resources and Referrals
21 - Genetics in Managed Care Environments (dramatization)
22 - Team Approaches to Genetic Diagnosis (photographic illustration)
23 - Guidelines for Referrals (photographic illustration)
24 - Research Participation (photographic illustration)
26 - Internet Links to Genetic Resources (graphic illustration)
Practice Test (graphic illustrations)