Course Title: Genomics Medicine

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Genomics Medicine

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2724

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Danielle Kibell

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 7401

Course Coordinator Email: danielle.kibell@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Enforced Pre-Requisite Courses 

Successful completion of

Note: it is a condition of enrolment at RMIT that you accept responsibility for ensuring that you have completed the prerequisite/s and agree to concurrently enrol in co-requisite courses before enrolling in a course. 

For your information go to RMIT Course Requisites webpage. 


Course Description

This course will allow you to develop your theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of molecular genetics, genomics and diagnostics. In particular, the focus will be on genetic/genomic variation in disease and the impact of new technologies in this area.  

The syllabus is covered in a program of recorded lectures, practical classes, interactive tutorial workshops and computer based activities. This is designed to promote active learning and facilitate the acquisition of knowledge in the area of molecular genetics, genomics and its applications in diagnostics and medical research.  

Please note that if you take this course for a Bachelor Honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level.   

The WAM web page link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/results-grades/wam 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes for the programs below:  

BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) 

  • PLO1 Apply coherent and advanced laboratory medicine theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach. 
  • PLO2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of advanced analytical and technical skills using a blend of digital and traditional methods, tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems. 
  • PLO5 Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing inclusivity, integrity, judgement, adaptability and culturally safe practices related to laboratory medicine. 
  • PLO6 Demonstrate responsibility, accountability and autonomy for own learning and professional practice as part of a multidisciplinary team. 
  • PLO7 Apply and demonstrate the cultural intelligence and safety to practice, with consideration of the experience and perspectives of First Nations peoples and the global community in all aspects of work. 


On successful completion of this course you should be able to: 

  1. Explain in detail the structure and organisation of genes, chromosomes and the human genome to achieve optimal healthcare outcomes.
  2. Critically examine and discuss various mutations and human genome variations which can result in human disease. 
  3. Propose the use of appropriate molecular techniques for identification of gene modification/s for detection of human diseases.
  4. Critique the role of current molecular techniques in diagnostic pathology testing by considering the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques.
  5. Demonstrate competency in executing a range of molecular genetic techniques and critically analyse the experimental results.
  6. Exhibit, responsibility, accountability and ethical behaviour in the context of molecular testing.  


Overview of Learning Activities

You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectorials, tutorials, practicals, laboratories, seminars, project work, class discussion, individual and group activities. Delivery may be face to face, online or a mix of both. 

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks 

Assessment Task 1: Workshop / Laboratory assessments  
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6  

Assessment Task 2: Mid-semester assessment 
Weighting 15% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6  

Assessment Task 3: Bioinformatics assignment 
Weighting 15% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 6  

Assessment Task 4: End of Semester Exam 
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6  

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.