SLE339 - Human Genetics and Genomics
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Prerequisite: | SLE254 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week, 5 x 3 hour practical experience (laboratory) per trimester. |
Content
Human genetics and genomics are 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.
To gain the necessary skills for these careers, SLE339 students will perform authentic work-related investigations in analysing, interpreting and explaining 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. Beyond health and medical careers, 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.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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