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Intro to Human Genetics & Genomics (GENE90023)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25Not available in 2022
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Overview
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The Introduction to Human Genetics is a wholly online subject designed to provide students with a solid foundation of basic human genetics. The subject will cover basic genetics principles, such as the structure and function of DNA, genes and chromosomes, focussing on the human context.
The syllabus will also cover the science underpinning human diversity and will define the various patterns of trait and disease inheritance. Finally, this subject will also describe some of the basic laboratory techniques currently used in practice.
This introductory subject lays the foundation for further study in clinical genetics and genomics and is suitable for students with no, or limited, prior genetics training. The delivery of the subject material will be wholly online and self-directed; this allows the student to work and take assessments at their own pace.
Intended learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of basic genetics principles.
- Recognise important concepts related to human genetic diversity and inheritance.
- Identify the appropriate clinical applications of specific genetic techniques.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
At least one first year undergraduate biology subject and at least one second year undergraduate genetics subject (preferably human genetics), or equivalent.
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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Online quiz 1
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Online quiz 2
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Online quiz 3
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Online case study quiz
| At the end of the assessment period | 40% |
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 30 January 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.
Additional information for this subject
The May availability only is available to Community Access Program students. Applications via the Community Access Program will be assessed by the subject coordinator prior to offers being made.
Last updated: 30 January 2024