Practical application of genetics in nursing Impact of genetic condition on families Review of cellular division mitosis and meiosis Characteristics and structure of gene Chromosomes sex determination Chromosomal aberrations Patterns of inheritance Mendelian theory of inheritance Multiple allots and blood groups Sex linked inheritance Mechanism of inheritance Errors in transmission mutation

Conditions affecting the mother genetic and infections Consanguinity atopy Prenatal nutrition and food allergies Maternal age Maternal drug therapy Prenatal testing and diagnosis Effect of Radiation drugs and chemicals Infertility Spontaneous abortion Neural Tube Defects and the role of folic acid in lowering the risks Down syndrome Trisomy 21

Screening for Congenital abnormalities Developmental delay Dysmorphism

Cancer genetics Familial cancer Inborn errors of metabolism Blood group alleles and hematological disorder Genetic haemochromatosis Huntington s disease

Genetic testing Gene therapy Genetic counseling Legal and Ethical issues Role of nurse