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MD210: Genes, Gametes & Embryos
Semester 1 | Credits: 5
This module, building on previous knowledge of DNA structure, replication and endocrinology, will equip students with a knowledge of the core concepts in reproduction and genetics. Medical students will be introduced to the principles of modern genetics and its application to the understanding and treatment of inherited disease. Clinical context, ethical and professional issues and genetic counselling will be addresed in addition to anatomical and physiological issues related to reproduction.
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the main principles of modern human genetics and cytogenetics and apply these to solve problems based on modern medical practice
- Apply knowledge of chromosome analysis, molecular genetics and the causes and consequences of cytogenetic disorder to diagnose important human genetic disorders and identify strategies for their management
- Explain the role of chromosome rearrangement, DNA mutations and other heritable changes to the genome in cancer, immunity and important human genetic disorders
- Identify the main ethical issues associated with the use of genetic testing, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, gene editing and gene patenting
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems and discuss the hormonal and nervous control of human reproduction
- Demonstrate sufficient anatomical knowledge to understand the anatomy of urinary and faecal continence, of taking cervical smears and of pelvic examination and the anatomical basis of passing a urinary catheter in the male
- Demonstrate an understanding of anatomical and physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and the anatomy underlying anaesthesia during childbirth
- Explain the basis of sexual determination of sex, the control of parturition and lactation
- Demonstrate an understanding of the medical program safety and quality curriculum
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (30%)
- Computer-based Assessment (70%)
Teachers
- PETER DOCKERY:
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- SANJEEV GUPTA:
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- AILISH HYNES:
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- DEARBHAILE MORRIS:
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- MARI VAHEY:
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- LOUISE O'CONNOR:
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- LOUISE CAMPBELL:
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- Liam Burke:
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- Claudia Flaus:
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Reading List
- "Human Genetics" by Christian Patrick Schaaf,Johannes Zschocke,Lorraine Potocki
ISBN: 9781608316717.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.