Genetic, Metabolic and Autoimmune Diseases (11731.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
---|---|---|
View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Level 3 - Undergraduate Advanced Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides in-depth understanding of the intersection between pathobiology and clinical disease in the context of three major categories of disease. Students will learn about the clinical disease caused by dysregulation or breakdown of genetic, metabolic or immune systems. The students will gain an understanding of the multifactorial and integrated nature of disease.
1. Discriminate between the main predisposing factors of common diseases;
2. Identify and appraise the changes in cells and tissues associated with specific diseases;
3. Evaluate diagnostic procedures, therapeutics, and management of various diseases;
4. Develop experimental laboratory skills and critique techniques relevant to the clinical and research environment in genetic, metabolic and autoimmune diseases; and
5. Integrate current disease theory and laboratory practice to the interpretation of experimental data.
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Discriminate between the main predisposing factors of common diseases;
2. Identify and appraise the changes in cells and tissues associated with specific diseases;
3. Evaluate diagnostic procedures, therapeutics, and management of various diseases;
4. Develop experimental laboratory skills and critique techniques relevant to the clinical and research environment in genetic, metabolic and autoimmune diseases; and
5. Integrate current disease theory and laboratory practice to the interpretation of experimental data.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11727 Mechanisms of DiseaseCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Xiaonan Zhang |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.