Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 2 (GENE90025)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | August |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 2 is designed to broaden and further develop the basic understanding and principles of variant interpretation taught in Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1. Application of software and genomic database for collation of evidence for interpretation will be covered in detail.
The subject will be taught as an intensive, blended (on-line and face-to-face) subject, commencing in the first half of the semester.
The subject provides a sound foundation for participation in multidisciplinary clinical discussions on genomic testing and analysis, and would be useful preparatory learning for laboratory scientists and clinical staff training in variant interpretation.
Completion of Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1 to a grade of 70% or higher is a prerequisite for this subject.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the subject, students should be able to:
- Interpret human genomic information by using evidence to classify variants based on guidelines; and
- Interpret human genomic information in a clinical setting by describing how the process of clinical genome variant analysis is integral to generation of a clinical report.
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
- 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: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE90026 | Clinical Genome Variant Analysis 1 | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
with a minimum grade of 70% or equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Understanding of human genetics and genomics in healthcare
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
Semester 2
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Online quiz
| Early in the teaching period | 10% |
Short case studies
| Second half of the teaching period | 30% |
Group presentation
| Second half of the teaching period | 10% |
Individual written summary of group assignment
| Due four weeks after the teaching period. | 10% |
Written case study
| Due four weeks after the teaching period. | 40% |
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Emily Button Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 4 X 4-hour face-to-face workshops Total time commitment 85 hours Teaching period 18 August 2025 to 12 September 2025 Last self-enrol date 22 August 2025 Census date 5 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 19 September 2025 Assessment period ends 14 October 2025
Time commitment details
16 hours pre-reading ahead of workshops 16 hours asynchronous online learning modules 3-4 hours per week study/assessments
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Last updated: 14 March 2025
Further information
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Last updated: 14 March 2025