Faculty Of Science, Technology & Engineering
BIO1GEN, 2012
| Subject Code: | BIO1GEN |
| Subject Short Title: | GENETICS, HUMAN BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION |
| Credit Points: | 15.0 |
| Subject Description: | This is an introduction to general genetics and human biology suitable for students intending to pursue further studies in these areas or as a one-semester terminal subject. Included is the history and importance of genetics in understanding human nature and in improving quality of life. Topics include the nature and functioning of the genetic message, the mechanics of inheritance, developmental and quantitative genetics, genes in populations, conservation and ecological genetics, human behavioural genetics and the significance of human genetic variation, genetics in larger evolutionary patterns, the origin of life, speciation, macro-evolution and the origins of modern humans. |
| Prerequisites: | Students from other faculties require the approval of the unit co-ordinator |
| Class Requirements: | three 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour practical or workshop per week |
| Work Experience Indicator: | Student is not undertaking work experience in industry |
| Available to 'Study Abroad' students: | Y |
Assessment:
| Assessment Type | % | Comments |
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| AW and BU: one 3-hour end of semester examination | 65 | |
| AW and BU: two scientific reports (500-600-words each) | 15 | |
| BU: two x 1-hour mid semester practical tests (short answer questions) | 10 | |
| AW: one x1-hour mid semester examination | 10 | |
| AW: Prac quizzes | 10 | |
| BU : Practical question-answer exercises | 10 | |
Readings:
| Reading Type | Title | Author | Publisher |
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| Prescribed | Evolution, Diversity and Ecology (units 4,5 & 8) | BUNDOORA CAMPUS: Raven et al. | 9th Edn |
| Prescribed | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | La Trobe University 2012 |
| Prescribed | Genetics Analysis & Principles | BUNDOORA CAMPUS: Brooker RJ | 4th Edn |
| Prescribed | To be advised | ALBURY-WODONGA CAMPUS: | |
Subject Coordinator: Ms Jodie Young
| Subject Availability |
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| ALBURY-WODONGA |
| Semester 1, Day. Dr Susan Lawler |
| BUNDOORA |
| Semester 2, Day. Ms Jodie Young (jodie.young@latrobe.edu.au) |
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