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GENE412 Current Topics in Genetics

GENE 412 is designed for students undertaking postgraduate research, incorporating genetic information and approaches. Most students enrolled in this paper are Genetics BSc graduates undertaking postgraduate research at Honours, Postgraduate Diploma or Master's level. However, this paper is also potentially valuable for students undertaking genetics-related postgraduate research projects in departments such as Anatomy, Biochemistry, Botany, Ecology, Law, Mathematics, Microbiology or Zoology.

The paper addresses a wide range of current topics in the field of genetics and aims to develop critical thinking and research skills by drawing on fields such as medical genetics, developmental genetics, neurogenetics, evolutionary genetics and genomics. The specific topics that are incorporated may change each year.

Paper title Current Topics in Genetics
Paper code GENE412
Subject Genetics
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) $1,409.28
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.

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Eligibility
There are no formal prerequisites, but students need to have suitable undergraduate training and to have been admitted to postgraduate study. Most students have completed a BSc majoring in Genetics or a related field.

Enrolments for this paper require departmental permission. View more information about departmental permission.
Contact

genetics@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Convenor: Dr Megan Wilson (Department of Anatomy)

Teaching staff vary each year, depending on staff availability and the topics that are covered.

Paper Structure

In GENE 412, you will pick a genetics topic area of interest (from a provided diverse list of topics) to study for the whole course, with a focus on self-directed learning. The tutors (topic leaders) introduce the topic and will be available for questions. This format provides the opportunity to work in small groups and is fully internally assessed. The assessment types vary with the aim help students develop the skills and attributes needed in future careers.

Textbooks
No specific texts are recommended as this is a research-based postgraduate paper. PDF files of recent journal articles and review papers are placed on Blackboard. Students are expected to identify additional resource material themselves.
Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
The academic objectives of GENE 412 are to understand current research topics in genetics and to critically assess, synthesise and present genetic research concepts.

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Timetable

Semester 2

Location
Dunedin
Teaching method
This paper is taught On Campus
Learning management system
Blackboard

Lecture

Stream Days Times Weeks
Attend
A1 Monday 14:00-16:50 28-34, 36-41