GENETICS, HUMAN BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

BIO1GEN

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students from other faculties require the approval of the Subject Co-ordinator except students enrolled in LWLSC and LWLSCB.

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	FSTE First Year Survival Guide (third edition)	Prescribed	Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering	LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2013
Readings	Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution	Prescribed	Klug	PEARSON

Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Lawler

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.

PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
one 3-hour end of semester examination		65
two scientific reports (500-600-words each)		15
one x1-hour mid semester examination		10
Prac quizzes		10

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day