APG5110 · Ethical issues in human genomics

Overview

In this unit, you will focus on ethical issues that arise in relation to human genomics. You will examine issues that arise in the integration of genome sequencing into medicine, as well as new and emerging technologies such as mitochondrial genomics and genome editing. You will consider and discuss topics including consent, data re-use, privacy, reproductive autonomy, personalised medicine and human enhancement.

Areas of study: Bioethics

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Recognise and critically analyse the key ethical issues raised by human genomics;
2. Evaluate policies and practices associated with human genomics in healthcare;
3. Establish your own reasoned conclusions regarding ethical issues associated with human genomics;
4. Utilise well-developed research skills to undertake rigorous, in-depth analysis of current bioethical issues.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.