SLE339 - Human Genetics and Genomics
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
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| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: Mark Guthridge |
| Prerequisite: | SLE254 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 2 hour class per week, 1 x 1 hour class per week, 5 x 3 hour practicals per trimester. |
Content
Human genetics and genomics is impacting on virtually every field of health and medicine. Fields including biomedical research, clinical research, ‘precision’ medicine, bioinformatics, general practice (medicine), allied health, genetic counselling, pathology, drug development, sports medicine, dietetics and nutrition, pharmacogenetics, public health, science education, patent law, bioethics, biobanking, diagnostics, forensics and nursing will require skilled graduates with an understanding of human genetics and genomics.
Students of SLE339 will perform authentic work-related investigations in how to analyse, interpret and explain how human genetics affects health and disease. In practical sessions, students will learn essential laboratory and bioinformatic skills that will enable them to investigate genetic mutations, their disease risks and the treatments available. SLE339 is designed to provide transferable employability skills in problem-solving and critical thinking and so will give students a competitive edge in a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
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| ULO1 | Analyse, interpret and explain how genetics controls and regulates human phenotypes, traits and/or risks for a range of human diseases. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Formulate a diagnosis, prognosis and clinical management for a human disease based on a patient's clinical notes and their genetics and justify the conclusions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Evaluate, interpret and explain experimental data produced during laboratory practicals and apply knowledge in human genetics to logically justify conclusions. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
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ULO4
| Reflect upon and articulate your development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support future employability. | GLO2: Communication |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Practical projects | Reflective worksheets and practical reports | 30% | Weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 |
| Class tests | Two 60-minute online in-class tests | 30% (10%, 20%) | Weeks 5 and 8 |
| Examination | 2-hour written online examination | 40% | Examination period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Prescribed text(s): Read and Donnai, 2021, New Clinical Genetics, 4th (or 3rd edition), Scion Publishing Ltd.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SLE339 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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