eee3prj ecological genetics and evolution research project
ECOLOGICAL GENETICS AND EVOLUTION RESEARCH PROJECT
EEE3PRJ
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will apply knowledge and skills to undertake a small phylogeographic or phylogenetic research project focusing on a freshwater or terrestrial organism. The research project will be completed in small teams and will involve synthesising the current literature, developing a testable hypothesis, collecting, analysing and interpreting data, and presenting the research findings in oral and written formats. Students will develop essential skills in field sampling, molecular laboratory work and genetic analysis. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential, which entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorZoia Hristova
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesGEN2EGE
Co-requisitesEEE3EGE
Incompatible subjectsGEN3EEG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Evolutionary analysis
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFreeman S and Herron JC
Year2007
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherPEARSON EDUCATION INTERNATIONAL
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Evolutionary applications: Evolutionary approaches to environmental, biomedical and socio-economic issues
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLouis Bernatchez
YearN/A
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PublisherWiley
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From DNA to Diversity: Molecular Genetics and the Evolution of Animal Design
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorCarroll, SB, Grenier J, Watherbee S
Year2004
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL
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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
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorZoia Hristova
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literature review (Intro) and methods (1,000-words) Annotated Bibliography (250-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1 |
| Genetics analysis worksheet (250-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4 |
| Statistical analysis worksheet (250-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO4 |
| Major project report (2,500-words; team work 10%; written assessment task 90%) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Group presentation of results and discussion (500-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO6 |