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Current Topics in Evolutionary Genetics (GENE90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject will focus on recent advances and insights in evolutionary and populations genetics and genomics. It will extend basic knowledge in these areas gained during a student’s undergraduate degree and will consist of blocks of themed lectures, workshops, written reports and student oral presentations. The subject provides students with skills and knowledge for understanding original research and enhanced written and oral communication skills. The subject will be offered in alternate years.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subjects, students should be able to:
- Identify and evaluate the way in which experiments in evolutionary and population genetics and genomics are designed, communicated and interpreted;
- Articulate and illustrate their abilities in oral and written scientific communication; and
- Critique and appraise specific research papers to summarise and interpret how the research reported relates to the broad field of genetics.
Generic skills
This subject will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following generic skills:
- the ability to evaluate scientific literature;
- the ability to use conceptual models to assess experimental data;
- the capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations;
- the capacity for high level written report presentation skills;
- the capacity for oral communication and presentation skills;
- time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GENE20001 | Foundations of Genetics and Genomics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
BIOL20001 | Evolution: Making Sense Of Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Or equivalent as approved by the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One individual oral presentation
| Weeks 3, 6, 9 or 12 | 30% |
Two or three peer review assessments of oral presentations
| From Week 3 to Week 12 | 10% |
Online or in-class quizzes . 4 x Quiz (250 words equivalent each)
| Weeks 4, 7, 10, 12 | 20% |
An individual essay with illustrations
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x one-hour weekly lecture 12 x two-hour weekly session that may include: i) peer assessment of student presentations, ii) guest lectures, iii) workshops and discussion relevant to the written assignment iv) tutorials to reinforce lecture material Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered in alternate years.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Genetics Informal specialisation BioSciences Informal specialisation BioSciences - 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: 10 November 2023