Advanced Clinical Genomics 1 (GENE90021)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject will apply principles of genetic counselling practice to model clinical practice in specialised areas of genetic medicine, including Inherited neurological conditions, cardiac arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies, blood disorders, bone and connective tissue disorders, metabolic conditions, dysmorphology, childhood syndromes and cancer. (This curriculum is based on the genetic knowledge requirements of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia Board of Censors for Genetic Counselling, which governs the certification of genetic counsellors in Australia.) The subject will be delivered via a combination of on-line content and case-based face-to-face tutorials.

Intended learning outcomes

Students will be able to apply principles of genomics to clinical care management in:

  • apply principles of genomics to risk assessment in management of critical care
  • demonstrate application of principles of genomics in testing and diagnosis
  • appraise clinical care recommendations for patient and family

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students must have already completed GENE90001 Human Genetics and Genomics in Healthcare to a minimum of H2B (70%) and GENE90002 Clinical Genomics to a minimum of H2B (70%) or equivalent

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Open Book Exam

  • 1 hours
Week 840%

3 quizzes (Week 3, Week 7 and Week 11)

  • 10 minutes
Throughout the semester20%

Open Book Exam

  • 1 hours
Week 1240%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment85 hours
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022