APG5110 Ethical issues in human genomics
Faculty of Arts
APG5110 Ethical issues in human genomics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5110
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5110
No unit lists APG5110 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a Masters by coursework or research.
Overview
In this unit, you will focus on ethical issues that arise in relation to human genomics. You will examine issues that arise in the integration of genome sequencing into medicine, as well as new and emerging technologies such as mitochondrial genomics and genome editing. You will consider and discuss topics including consent, data re-use, privacy, reproductive autonomy, personalised medicine and human enhancement.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for APG5110.
Assessment
- ParticipationExercise30%
- Presentation30%
- EssayWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise and critically analyse the key ethical issues raised by human genomics;
- 2
Evaluate policies and practices associated with human genomics in healthcare;
- 3
Establish your own reasoned conclusions regarding ethical issues associated with human genomics;
- 4
Utilise well-developed research skills to undertake rigorous, in-depth analysis of current bioethical issues.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials16 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lauren Notini
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Justin Oakley
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5110?
APG5110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5110 offered?
APG5110 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
How much work is APG5110?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5110 have an exam?
No. APG5110 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.