MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Medicine Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Medical
genetics and clinical molecular biology
Dr D K Bowden (Anatomy)
Objectives The aims of this unit are to develop an understanding of the
basic principles of modern medical genetics and clinical molecular biology
including current clinical practice; enable students to integrate this
knowledge with scientific and clinical teaching from previous years of the
course; develop an understanding of how theoretical principles are applied to
the clinical situation thus preparing students for further clinical learning
and practice; enable students to participate in group discussions in which they
can apply their understanding and scientific knowledge to clinical problems;
understand the counselling process and to apply this knowledge and demonstrate
skills through participation in problem-solving activities in group discussion;
and develop an awareness of the wider applications of the field in areas such
as forensic medicine and diagnostic molecular biology.
Synopsis Lecture topics include the molecular basis of inherited
disease, the application of DNA technology to clinical medicine, genetic
disorders, cytogenetics and genetic counselling. Gene therapy, ethical issues,
karyotyping and counselling will also be covered in a series of group
discussions and practical classes.
Assessment Examination (MCQ and short-answer) 1 hr: 90% + Group
discussion and practical classes: 10%
Prescribed texts
- Connor J M and Ferguson-Smith M A Essential medical genetics 4th
edn, Blackwell, 1993
- or
- Gelehrter T D and Collins F S Principles of medical genetics
Williams and Wilkins, 1990
Recommended texts
- Weatherall D J The new genetics and clinical practice 3rd edn, OUP,
1991
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