EEE3EGE
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EEE3EGE
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to advanced ecological genetics and evolutionary theory applicable to all forms of life. It covers:(1) the origin, maintenance and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations;(2) evolutionary genetics of speciation and adaption in natural populations;(3) methods and applications of techniques in phylogenetic inference, including phylogeography and divergence time estimation;(4) the application of genomic techniques to ecology and evolution.There is no practical component to this subject, it is theory only. Students wishing to undertake a hands-on research component are encouraged to also enrol in the sister subject EEE3PRJ which entails a semester long project.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites GEN2EGE or GEN2EEG
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GEN3EEG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Evolutionary Analysis (5th Ed) | Recommended | Herron & Freeman, 2015 | Pearson |
| Readings | A Primer of Ecological Genetics (3rd Ed) | Recommended | Hartl, 2011 | Sinauer |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge, through explanation and discussion, of genetic concepts pertinent to ecology and evolution
- Activities:
- Students are taught about ecological and evolutionary theory and provided with examples during lectures and through associated readings and online education sites. Concept comprehension will be demonstrated in all assessment tasks, with the quizzes and essay acting as feedback supplied through the semester for students to gauge their understanding prior to the final exam.
02. Produce a grammatically correct, well structured, coherent and scientifically accurate scientific essay (c. 1750 words)
- Activities:
- Students will be given written and verbal guidance on essay writing through the subject handbook, online via LMS as well as during lectures. They will be provided with information about ethical behaviour (e.g. avoid plagerism) pertinent to and essay submission will be via turnitin.
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final 2 hr written exam (word equiv. 2000) | 50 | 01 | |
| 4 x online quizzes, 5% each (word equiv. 600) | 20 | 01 | |
| Mid-semester essay (word equiv. 1750) | 30 | 02 |