gen2ege ecological genetics and evolution
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
GEN2EGE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject ideas, concepts and methods relevant to the study of population genetics and evolution are presented. Areas covered include theoretical and quantitative methods of population genetic and phylogenetic analysis; macro- and microevolutionary theory; new concepts in evolutionary thinking (such as evolution & development, and epigenetics)
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWarwick Grant
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites BIO1GEN or BIO1MGC or BIO1EEB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GEN2EEG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions From 2020 BIO1EEB will be a prerequisite
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Produce scientific reports that present evidence based explanations of laboratory reports.
- Activities:
- Extensive outline of the desired layout and contents of the written task are included in the practical manual. Part of a practical session prior to each report being submitted is dedicated to explaining to the students how to complete the task.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Effectively communicate scientific information to peers.
- Activities:
- Part of a practical session is dedicated to teaching the students what constitutes a good oral presentation. Information is also included in the prac manual.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse and evaluate numerical data from experiments and apply relevant quantitative methods to genetic concepts.
- Activities:
- Students work in small groups or individually during a practical session to learn how to apply statistics to test scientific hypotheses and determine significance.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate independent research skills by locating and evaluating relevant scientific information to generate practical reports.
- Activities:
- Students are taught in a practical session how to search online databases for appropriate scientific literature.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Place theoretical and/or experimental information into the appropriate discipline specific context.
- Activities:
- Students taught to incorporate information from both lectures and practical sessions to make sound discipline - specific arguments in their scientific reports and theory exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Explain genetics concepts, including patterns of inheritance, principles of genetic analysis (eg. mutations in pedigrees and model organisms, applications of DNA sequence, phylogenetics) and evolution by natural selection.
- Activities:
- orking individually or in small groups students will learn how to interpret and evaluate genetics literature and concepts and apply their knowledge to solving discipline specific problems.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Apply basic experimental genetic techniques in research.
- Activities:
- In lectures students are taught about the various techniques used in research and the rationale behind choosing a specific technique to address a particular question. In practical classes the students participate in hands-on experiments demonstrating those techniques.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Grant
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 90 min Exam (1,500-words equivalent) | 50 | 03, 05, 06 | |
| Oral presentation (10 min in pairs) (250-words equivalent, per student) | 10 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Scientific report (1,250-words equivalent) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Six online quizzes (total 750-words equivalent) | 10 | 03, 05, 06 | |
| Three x practical worksheets (total 750-words equivalent) | Two of the three worksheet are completed during class time | 10 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |