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 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Justin Oakley

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Lauren Notini

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

Participation
Presentation
Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Bioethics