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Advanced Clinical Genomics 1 (GENE90021)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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 introduce students to the principles of genomic variant classification, interpretation and reporting in a clinical setting. Students will apply these principles together with foundational concepts of human genetics and genomics to model clinical practice using examples from specialised areas of clinical genomics.
The intended learning outcomes for this subject are in accordance with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia’s core competencies for training in genetic counselling. 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:
- Interpret human genomic information in a clinical setting
- Explain the processes and limitations of integrating genomic variant analysis into routine clinical care
- Identify key aspects of clinical care, including risk assessment, genetic testing and diagnosis using examples of genetic specialties
- Appraise clinical care recommendations for individuals and families living with specific genetic conditions
- Understand and apply current knowledge of genetic technologies and/or techniques, including testing strategies, approaches and result interpretation, with awareness of the limitations and quickly changing landscape of genomic medicine
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 related to genomics 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 genomics community, offering well-rounded knowledge and skills to benefit society.
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 (On Campus - 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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Quiz
| First half of the teaching period | 10% |
Written task
| First half of the teaching period | 40% |
Online quiz: case examples
| Second half of the teaching period | 20% |
750-word poster and abstract and 3-minute presentation
| End 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 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024
Time commitment details
3-4 hours per week asynchronous online content 3-4 hours per week study/assessments
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