eee3ege ecological genetics and evolution
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
EEE3EGE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to advanced ecological genetics and evolutionary theory applicable to all forms of life. It covers: (1) the origin, maintenance and distribution of genetic variation in natural populations; (2) evolutionary genetics of speciation and adaption in natural populations; (3) methods and applications of techniques in phylogenetic inference; (4) the application of genomic techniques to ecology and evolution. Workshops will support your learning; if you wish to undertake a hands-on research component you are encouraged to enrol in the sister subject EEE3PRJ which entails a semester long project.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesGEN2EGE
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsGEN3EEG
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
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Learning resources
An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBromham
Year2016
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PublisherOxford
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Evolutionary Analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHerron & Freeman
Year2015
Edition/Volume5th Ed
PublisherPearson
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A Primer of Ecological Genetics
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorHartl
Year2011
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherSinauer
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Hoebee
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 42 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 42 or 43 - drop-in exam workshop
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 31
One 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Week 31 - introduction to lit review
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final 2 hr written exam (word equiv. 2000) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
| Literature review consisting of 2 developmental tasks & final submission (total word equiv. 1500) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2 |
| 4 x worksheets, 7.5% each (total word equiv. 900) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |