Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 302488 (v.1) Molecular Genetics 231 or any previous version
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10723 (v.3) Genetics 231 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Methods used to identify and analyse individual cytogenetic alterations. Cytogenetic mechanisms of disease expression. Cytogenetic alterations and relationships to specific clinical expression. Cytogenetic alterations related to development of leukemia. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated knowledge of basic cytogenetics laboratory techniques necessary to prepare tissue samples for cytogenetic diagnosis. Appreciated and understood the implications of the most common cytogenetic reports that differ from the normal. Recognised the clinical implications of the most common cytogenetic abnormalities encountered in the population. Arranged a karyotype from a metaphase spread and identified the abnormality. Understood the principles of the cell cycle and how it relates to tissue culture. Developed an understanding of the mechanisms which contribute to cytogenetic alterations and determine the possible gametes from a cytogenetic alteration in a parent. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Strachan, T. and Read, A.P. (1999). Human Molecular Genetics, 2nd ed. Barch, M., Knutsen, T. and Spurbeck, J.L. (1997). The AGT Cytogenetics Laboratory Manual, 3rd ed., Philadelphia, Lippincott-Raven Press. Mitelman, F. and Karger Basel, K. (1995). An International system for Human Cytogenetic Nomenclature. |
Unit Texts: | Gersen, S,l. and Keagle, M.B.(1999). Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics. New Jersey, Humana Press. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 50%. Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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