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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides students with the basic principles of the role of genetic factors in the causation of human disease. The emphasis is on molecular genetics, especially in the areas of diagnosis, prognosis, prevention of disease and their application to clinical medicine. Incorporating the principles of chromosome structure and function, patterns of inheritance, population genetics, single gene disorders, multifactorial diseases, chromosomal and somatic cell genetic disorders, mitochondrial diseases and pre-natal diagnosis the unit delivers practical skills focused on screening methods for genetic abnormalities, assessment of risk status and coverage of the basics of clinical cytogenetics, pharmacogenetics and those aspects of immunogenetics that relate to tissue transplantation programs. Analysis and interpretation of data drawn from routine clinical laboratory practice enables students to demonstrate their understanding of these subject areas.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) discuss the organisation of genomes and other important genetic structures; (2) explain genomic variation and inheritance; (3) conduct specific genetic tests relevant to clinical practice; (4) explain the role of pharmacogenetics in personalised medicine; (5) interpret the results of analytical techniques used for mutation detection; and (6) demonstrate an understanding of biochemical and cancer genetics.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) practical reports; (2) a seminar; and (3) tests. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Clayton Fragall
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in92510 Master of Clinical Pathology
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials/labs/workshops: 4-5 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.