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Human Genetics & Genomics in Healthcare (GENE90001)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to the complexity of the human genome, and tools used by genetic counsellors to access information and inform risk assessment. Students will apply these tools in examining the molecular basis of single-gene and mitochondrial genetic diseases, including diseases caused by chromosomal imbalances and rearrangements, and autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, sex-linked, and triplet repeat disorders.
This curriculum is based on the genetic knowledge requirements of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA) 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
On completion of this subject, students should be able to
- Describe knowledge of basic genetics principles
- Recognise important concepts related to human genetic diversity and inheritance.
- Identify the appropriate clinical applications of specific genetic techniques
- Elicit family history and document a pedigree
- Use relevant tools to obtain pertinent information about a genetic condition
- Explain the relationship between molecular genetic changes and human disease
- Integrate patient, family & disease information to assess risk.
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
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Use proficient reading skills to inform areas of work
Last updated: 8 November 2024