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.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Hoebee
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: GEN2EGE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: GEN3EEG
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
An Introduction to Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Bromham
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Oxford
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Evolutionary Analysis
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Herron & Freeman
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 5th Ed
Publisher: Pearson
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A Primer of Ecological Genetics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Hartl
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 3rd ed
Publisher: Sinauer
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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
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan 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 |