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Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1 (GENE90026)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1 is designed to provide students with an understanding of the basic principles of genome variant analysis. The subject will be taught as an intensive, blended (on-line and face-to-face) subject over a 4 week period (2 weeks pre-reading ahead of 2 weeks teaching period).
The syllabus will provide an introduction to the bioinformatics pipeline associated with whole exome and genome sequencing and variant curation. Principles of variant classification and reporting will also be covered.
The subject is a pre-requisite for Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 2, offered in Second Semester. Combined, these subjects provide a sound foundation for participation in multidisciplinary clinical discussions on genomic testing and analysis, and would be a useful introduction for laboratory scientists and clinical staff training in variant curation. Students must be enrolled in the Master of Genomics and Health or have completed undergraduate subjects in Biology (1st year or equivalent) and Genetics (2nd year or equivalent).
Intended learning outcomes
Students will demonstrate an ability to interpret human genomic information in a clinical setting by being able to:
- Explain the processes and limitations of CGVA in routine clinical care
- Describe how a clinical context is integrated into the variant analysis process
- Collect evidence appropriately from population variant databases, in silico software, genetic databases and scientific literature to curate variants.
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Enrolled in Master of Genomics and Health (nested suite) or in possession of relevant biology and genetics undergraduate education or experience.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
A background in genetic and genomic science is recommended
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: 22 February 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment Task 1: Online quiz
| Week 3 | 10% |
Assessment Task 2: Group activity
| Week 4 | 10% |
Assessment Task 3: Group presentation
| Week 4 | 10% |
Assessment Task 4: Written Summary
| Early‐mid assessment period | 20% |
Assessment Task 5: Written Case Study
| End of the assessment period | 50% |
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Gabrielle Reid Vogl and Linda Cicciarelli Riddington Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020
Time commitment details
85
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- 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: 22 February 2024