MCE1212

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and embryo gene expression (6 points)

(MED)

Leader: Dr D Cram

Offered:
Clayton 2-30 2004 (Day)
Clayton 2-30 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will: 1. possess a sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of the techniques essential to chromosomal and molecular genetic analysis in a clinical human IVF program; 2. have the skills to critically and constructively analyse research papers in molecular biology and reproduction; 3. understand the applications of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH); 4. show an understanding of the applications of embryonic stem cell lines in research; 5. be familiar with the methods of genetic analysis applicable in a clinical fertilisation program; 6. have the ability to communicate this knowledge.

Assessment: Written examination (1.5 hours):50% + Presentation of journal review:20% + Essay (2,500 words):30%

Contact Hours: 6 weeks (first 5 weeks - two 1-hour lectures, 1-hour tutorial, 1.5-hour seminar, 1.5-hour journal review), 2-hour revision tutorial in week 6