遗传学是所有生物过程的基本方面，并影响我们生活的方方面面。理解和分析基因的功能和行为对于改善人类的生活质量至关重要，并且对我们整个全球生态系统都具有深远的影响。传统上，将遗传学和基因组学研究作为生物科学领域的一门学科已成为传统这是一个涉及多个领域的跨学科练习，包括计算科学和信息系统，它也是研究和培训领域中快速发展的领域。随着越来越多地使用基因检测和全基因组序列信息进行疾病诊断，对合格且经验丰富的遗传学研究人员和健康相关专业人员的需求很高。UAB遗传与基因组科学本科课程（GGS）旨在培养新一代的UAB本科生
We can learn a lot about ourselves from our genesthe color of our eyes, how tall we are, where our ancestors came from, and if we're at risk for certain diseases. Understanding the behavior of genes can improve our quality of life, and a degree in genetics can help prepare you for a career in research, nursing, medicine, biotechnology, genetic counseling, teaching, and more.<br><br>Your education will begin with classes taught by experts from schools across campus. In fact, more than 100 UAB faculty members from more than 15 departments in six schools participate in instruction related to genetics and genomics. That number is expected to rise with the recent establishment of the UAB-HudsonAlpha Center for Genomic Medicine, the UAB Hugh Kaul Precision Medicine Institute, and the UAB Informatics Institute. To enhance your experience, we offer research opportunities as early as your sophomore year.