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Advanced Clinical Genomics 1 (GENE90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will apply the foundation concepts of human genetics and genomics principles 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, endocrinology 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: 22 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENE90001 | Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
GENE90002 | Clinical Genomics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
with a minimum grade 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: 22 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online quiz
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Written task
| Mid semester | 40% |
Online quiz
| End of semester | 40% |
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinators Linda Cicciarelli Riddington and Gabrielle Reid Vogl Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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