gen2ege ecological genetics and evolution

ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

GEN2EGE

2020

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)

SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorWarwick Grant

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesBIO1EEB OR BIO1MGC OR BIO1GEN

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Produce scientific reports that present evidence based explanations of laboratory experiments.

02. Effectively communicate scientific information to peers.

03. Manipulate, analyse and accurately interpret experimental numerical data

04. Comprehend, interpret and evaluate relevant scientific information to generate practical reports.

05. Place theoretical and/or experimental information into the appropriate discipline specific context.

06. Place theoretical and experimental information into the appropriate discipline specific context.

07. Apply basic experimental genetic techniques in research.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarwick Grant

Class requirements

Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 2hr Exam (2,000-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6
Oral presentation (10 min in pairs) (500-words equivalent, per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Scientific report (1,250-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7
Four online quizzes (total 750-words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO5, SILO6