Unit of Study BIOL3005 Genetic Pathology (2024)

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Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

No

Pre-requisites

BIOL2002 - Molecular Genetics

Unit description

Through the alignment of theoretical concepts and practical skills, this unit expands on the themes introduced in molecular genetics, histology, microbiology, and pathophysiology studies to introduce the knowledge and practical skills used routinely in modern pathology genetic testing. The practical component will focus on utilising molecular diagnostic techniques in disease testing and in the diagnosis of specific human pathologies. Tutorials will extend the student's knowledge by providing problem-solving tasks, case studies and/or journal article discussions.

Unit content

A primer on genetic pathology and molecular diagnostics for clinical practice
Decoding the genetics of inherited and de novo disorders
Unravelling the complexity of cancer genetics
Molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases and the impact on clinical and public health
Molecular forensics: Investigating crime through DNA analysis
Brave new world: Exploring advances in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine

Availabilities

Not currently available in 2024

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

critically assess diverse human genetic pathologies, differentiating normal and abnormal profiles and analysing causative factors, clinical diagnoses, and potential treatments

evaluate and present contemporary molecular genetic analysis, including quality control and validation, utilising appropriate terminology and data interpretation

solve complex problems in practical molecular genetics incorporating troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills

demonstrate ethical standards, safety protocols, and professionalism in genetic pathology, ensuring scientific integrity and ethical conduct in scenario-based activities

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