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Evolutionary Genetics and Genomics (GENE30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The emphasis of this subject is on understanding how evolutionary forces shape the gene pool, on the use of molecular markers in genome mapping, in dissecting polygenic traits by mapping quantitative trait loci, and in other applications such as phylogenetics and conservation biology. The topics covered will be classical population genetics, the impact of natural selection, processes of speciation, conservation genetics, evolution of development, phylogenetic reconstruction, development of saturated linkage maps, physical mapping of genomes, mapping quantitative trait loci, comparative genomics, functional genomics and high-throughout methods of scoring genetic polymorphisms.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should have:
- understood how genes, gene pools, and genomes change through evolutionary time;
- acquired an up-to-date understanding of the relationship between molecular genetics and evolutionary biology;
- developed a capacity to critically review the written literature and to access web-based databases of genomic information;
- understood how genes, gene pools and genomes change through evolutionary time;
- developed a critical appreciation for the methods used to detect and quantify the major evolutionary forces;
- comprehended the logic used in inferring evolutionary processes from patterns of genetic variation in space and time; and
- appreciated the connections between evolution and conservation biology, development and phylogenetics.
Generic skills
Completion of this subject is expected to enhance the generic skills of a student in:
- the ability to understand how complex new scientific data is acquired and applied to old and new problems in biology;
- the ability to read complex literature and be able to interpret this in order to answer detailed questions on both theory and methodology;
- an appreciation for how modern science is informed by cross-disciplinary studies leading to applications in agriculture, industry and human biology;
- the ability to use information technology to acquire relevant knowledge; and
- the statistical analysis of data.
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor of Science students:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE20004 | Applications of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
GENE20002 - Genes and Genomes ( Pre-2020 BSc)
Bachelor of Biomedicine students:
All of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOM20001 | Molecular and Cellular Biomedicine | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
25 |
| GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
One of:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST10011 | Experimental Design and Data Analysis |
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MAST20031 | Analysis of Biological Data | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A written class test | During the teaching period | 20% |
Three assignments of not more than 500 words each
| During the teaching period | 30% |
A written examination
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Charles Robin Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one hour lectures per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is available for science credit to students enrolled in the BSc (both pre-2008 and new degrees), BASc or a combined BSc course.
This subject is available for credit in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Previously known as 652-301 Genomes and Evolution (prior to 2009).
This subject is required for a Genetics major.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Informal specialisation Science Discipline subjects - new generation B-SCI Major Genetics Major Zoology Informal specialisation Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology Informal specialisation Elective subjects for B-BMED Major Genetics Informal specialisation Molecular Biotechnology specialisation Major Genetics Breadth Track General Genetics - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 20 May 2023