gen3eeg ecological genetics
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJan Strugnell
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 subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/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 |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size100
Enrolment information Availability of lab space Final marks of GEN2EGE
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJan 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 |