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Societal Implications of Genomics (POPH90226)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject will examine the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genetics and genomics. It will be organised into 3 overarching topics:
- The principles of ethical and legal frameworks will be introduced, and will be applied in the context of genomics in healthcare practice, with consideration of professional and personal values.
- The foundations of public health will be introduced and applied to public health genomics programs, particularly genetic screening.
- Personal genomic testing will be discussed from multiple perspectives, including historical, ethical, regulatory and social. How genetics is communicated and genetic literacy in the community will be explored.
Intended learning outcomes
- Explain why a given clinical situation is ethically/legally problematic
- Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour in health related settings
- Evaluate the integration of genomic technologies into public health practice
- Explain the utility of genomic tests
- Produce written information about personal genomics for a general audience
Generic skills
- Critical thinking and development of logical arguments
- Recognition of the importance of research evidence in health policy development and translation in public health practice
- Review and interpretation of published literature
- Communication skills - ability to translate and convey complex information to a broad audience
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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
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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Online quiz
| Week 4 | 5% |
Ethical Scenario
| Week 5 | 30% |
Online Quiz
| Week 8 | 5% |
Public Health Screening
| Week 10 | 30% |
Written task – information sheet on personal genomics
| During the examination period | 10% |
Practical communication task eg develop a blog
| During the examination period | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Taryn Charles Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 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
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
No prescribed text
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Genetic Counselling - 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