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Advanced Clinical Genomics 1 (GENE90021)
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
Overview
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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 of a range of genetic specialties
- demonstrate application of principles of genomics in testing and diagnosis of a range of genetic specialties
- appraise clinical care recommendations for patient and family living with specific genetic conditions
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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
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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Group presentation
| First half of the teaching period | 30% |
Online quiz
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
Online quiz
| Mid semester | 20% |
Poster presentation
| Second half of the teaching period | 30% |
Last updated: 22 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinators Gabrielle Reid Vogl and Linda Cicciarelli Riddington Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Time commitment details
3 hours online learning modules per week 3 hours self-directed revision and assessment task preparation per week
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