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Genomic Information in Nursing (1 cr)

Code: 7K00GH60-3008

General information


Enrolment period

01.08.2024 - 20.10.2024

Timing

21.10.2024 - 22.12.2024

Credits

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing

Teachers

  • Mari Laaksonen
  • Kirsi Toljamo

Person in charge

Kirsi Toljamo

Groups

  • 24SH2C

Objectives (course unit)

In the course, students learn to understand the new applications of genetics and genomics in healthcare.

After completing the course, the student
• Have knowledge of key concepts related to genetics and genomics.
• Understand the applications of genetics and genomics in healthcare.
• Be familiar with the ethical and legal principles related to genetics and genomics.

Content (course unit)

• Concepts
• Applications of gene and genomic information in healthcare
• Legislation and ethical principles

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass:

the student
• Recognizes key concepts.
• Can describe the applications of genomic information in healthcare.
• Can name ethical principles related to genomic information.
• Successfully completes the online course assignments.

Fail:

The student
• Does not understand genomic information concepts.
• Lacks knowledge of the use of genomic information in healthcare.
• Does not comprehend the significance of ethical principles.
• Fails to complete the online course assignments.

Assessment scale

0-5