ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY GENETICS
GEN3EEG
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This unit introduces students to advanced evolutionary and ecological genetics. The unit covers: (1) the origin, maintenance and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations; (2) evolutionary genetics of speciation and adaption in natural populations; (3) evolution and development; (4) methods and applications of techniques in phylogenetic inference including phylogeography and divergence time estimation; (5) the application of genomic techniques to ecology and evolution; (6) ecological genetics of population structure. During the practical component students will participate in the design and execution of a research project which will provide them with essential skills for future studies and/or employment.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Jan Strugnell
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: GEN2EGE or GEN2EEG
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 | Evolutionary analysis, 4th ed | Recommended | Freeman S and Herron JC, 2007 | PEARSON EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL |
| Readings | Evolutionary applications: Evolutionary approaches to environmental, biomedical and socio-economic issues | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Readings | From DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design | Recommended | Carroll, SB, Grenier J, Watherbee S, 2004 | WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 100
Enrolment information: Availability of lab space Final marks of GEN2EGE
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jan Strugnell
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Four 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 | % |
|---|---|---|
| Genetics analysis worksheet | 5 | |
| Literature review (1000 words) | 10 | |
| Major project report (4000 words) | 20 | |
| Statistics analysis worksheet | 5 | |
| Two end-of-semester exams (1.75 hours and 2.5 hours) | 50 | |
| Weekly online quizzes on lecture content | 10 |