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GENE250 Genetics and Society

Updated: 21 April 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s)
Start Finish Attendance Notes
13 September 2010 16 September 2010 Mandatory
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites at least 12cp including HBIO100 or HBIO110 and HBIO120 or BIOL110 or BIOL110A and BIOL120 or BIOL120A
Co-requisites None
Restrictions GENE350 or HBIO250 or HBIO350
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Lynette Mclean (lmclean@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The unit program involves investigating genetic case studies; discussions of various social topics such as genetic counseling and genetically modified organisms; and problem solving exercises to investigate inheritance patterns (Mendelian, non-Mendelian and quantitative) and population studies. It builds on a foundation of biological and genetic principles with a focus on human genetics. It is applicable for students in areas of human bioscience, biology, sociology, psychology and paleoanthropology.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Human Genetics
ISBN: 9780073525273
Lewis, R., McGraw Hill 9th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Case Study 10% 1000
Assessment Notes
Case study report
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 4 GA: 1-8
Exercise 20% 2000
Assessment Notes
Two problem-solving exercises
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4-6
Seminar 20% 1000
Assessment Notes
Seminar and poster/pamphlet presentation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2 GA: 1-5, 7
Final Examination 2 hrs 50%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-3 GA: 1-3, 6, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of elementary genetic principles;
  2. demonstrate an appreciation of and the basis for genetic diversity in humans;
  3. interpret and assess genetic topics as presented in the media;
  4. use multi-media tools to demonstrate an ability to obtain information and present it in a clear concise manner.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Using various methods including problem based learning case studies students are lead through the structure and function of DNA, inheritance patterns, and social implications of genetic research to be able to combine these concepts in a manner to describe them to possible clients of a genetic counsellor or member of the public. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Activities cover a range of reporting from problem solving exercises to preparation of a useful pamphlet or poster coupled with a seminar to the class. Group discussion on controversial topics is included during the intensive school. Group work with using internet and other communication tools is required to complete a joint activity after the residential school. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students are encouraged to read and discuss aspects of genetic counselling, genetically modified food and to discuss the implications of having a genetic disorder by putting themselves in to the role of an affected individual or a parent or sibling of someone affected in their family. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are taught to search for relevant material from various sources including the internet, journals, books and personal communications. A variety of sources are required to complete some assessment projects. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Learning to use computer-based technologies, critical thinking and problem solving skills are transferable to all aspects of life. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be taught how to approach various genetic problems and be expected to expand their skills to solve new problems. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit will cover areas of genetic counselling, genetically modified organisms and students will be expected to discuss these topics in a non-confrontational manner. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Facilitated through Blackboard discussions, through discussions at intensive school sessions and shared project information. 		True True
   

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