Frontiers in Genomics 2 (GENE90024)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will focus on translational genomics in public health and the community. Community engagement and education strategies will be considered using current workforce examples, with attention to cultural competence, education in the field of genomics and communication about genomics. The role of personalised genomics and precision medicine will also be explored, using examples of emerging treatments for a variety of genetic conditions.
The subject will be delivered via a combination of asynchronous on-line content and synchronous tutorials that adopt a problem-based approach to meet the intended learning outcomes.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Describe the integration of translational genomic initiatives into public health practice
- Reflect on the contribution of the genomics workforce in community engagement
- Implement effective examples of how to communicate about genomics to general community
- Apply cultural competence in addressing topics relevant to public health and genomic issues within the community
- Illustrate the relevance and utility of advances in technology to a particular healthcare setting
Generic skills
- Be proficient in academic writing
- Be confident in public speaking and presenting academic content to an audience
- Be meaningful contributors to teams; working in small and larger group settings
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills in approaching issues in the community and within the clinical setting
- Use proficient reading skills to inform areas of work
- Operate as responsible, professional and ethical members of the community, offering well-rounded knowledge and skills to benefit society.
Last updated: 25 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE90027 | Frontiers in Genomics 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
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: 25 March 2025
Assessment
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written task
| First half of the teaching period | 30% |
Fact sheet / brochure
| Second half of the teaching period | 40% |
Group Presentation (2000 words equivalent)
| End of the teaching period | 30% |
Last updated: 25 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Linda Cicciarelli Riddington, Gabrielle Reid Vogl, and Jan Hodgson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 x 3- hours face-to-face on-campus tutorials Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023
Time commitment details
3-4 hours per week asynchronous online content 3-4 hours per week study/assessments
Last updated: 25 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
Last updated: 25 March 2025