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GENETICS, HUMAN BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION

BIO1GEN

2020

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.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Jodie Young

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Essentials of Genetics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Klug et al.

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: 9th Edition

Publisher: PEARSON

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Recognise and describe the stages of meiosis and mitosis in relation to chromosome movements during reproduction.
02. Recognise and describe DNA structure, DNA replication and the molecular basis of gene action and how these underpin the mechanism of inheritance.
03. Create a genetic hypothesis and/or test it using chi-square analysis.
04. Recognise and describe the principles of population genetics and their relationship to natural selection.
05. Manipulate laboratory equipment such as: microscopes to observe and record genetic observations, micropippetors to record appropriate volumes per micropippette.
06. Recognise and/or use the explanations and interpretations that underpin the concepts of classical and Mendelian genetics, evolutionary genetics & molecular genetics.

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 21 - 31
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
36-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online.

PracticalWeek: 21 - 31
Fifteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
15-hours of Lab- Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to- face or as directed online learning.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour end of semester examination (2,000-word equivalent)Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Summative assessment

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

Online module components (1,100-word equivalent)Formative assessment as part of the learning cycle supporting the transition between on-line activities and face to face practicals. Approx. 100-words/quiz.

N/AN/AN/ANo22SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

4 x Practical worksheets (1,000-word equivalent total )Formative assessment as students show their understanding of the practical component. 4 practical sessions with associated worksheets (250 each).

N/AN/AN/ANo28SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
36-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online.

PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
Fifteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour end of semester examination (2,000-word equivalent)Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Summative assessment

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

Online module components (1,100-word equivalent)Formative assessment as part of the learning cycle supporting the transition between on-line activities and face to face practicals. Approx. 100-words/quiz.

N/AN/AN/ANo22SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

4 x Practical worksheets (1,000-word equivalent total )Formative assessment as students show their understanding of the practical component. 4 practical sessions with associated worksheets (250 each).

N/AN/AN/ANo28SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 37 - 47
Thirty six 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
36-hours of Blended Lectures or Interactive Online Activities per teaching period delivered via face-to-face or online.

PracticalWeek: 37 - 47
Fifteen 1.00 hour practical per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via blended.
15-hours of Lab-Based Practical Class per teaching period delivered face-to-face or as directed online learning.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour end of semester examination (2,000-word equivalent)Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Summative assessment

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

Online module components (1,100-word equivalent)Formative assessment as part of the learning cycle supporting the transition between on-line activities and face to face practicals. Approx. 100-words/quiz.

N/AN/AN/ANo22SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

4 x Practical worksheets (1,000-word equivalent total )Formative assessment as students show their understanding of the practical component. 4 practical sessions with associated worksheets (250 each).

N/AN/AN/ANo28SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6

Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term L1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jennifer Selkirk-Bell

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 2 - 7
One 36.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

PracticalWeek: 2 - 7
One 15.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 2-hour end of semester examination (2,000-word equivalent)Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ). Summative assessment

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

Online module components (1,100-word equivalent)Formative assessment as part of the learning cycle supporting the transition between on-line activities and face to face practicals. Approx. 100-words/quiz.

N/AN/AN/ANo22SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6

4 x Practical worksheets (1,000-word equivalent total )Formative assessment as students show their understanding of the practical component. 4 practical sessions with associated worksheets (250 each).

N/AN/AN/ANo28SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6