302418 (v.2) Genetics, Evolution and Society 203

Area:

School of Biomedical Science

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

10.0

Individual Study:

1 x 10 Hours Weekly

Equivalent(s):

11599 (v.2) Genetics 232 or any previous version
301429 (v.3) BIO24 Genetics, Evolution and Society or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

    302414 (v.1) Structure and Function of the Body 106
    OR
    1643 (v.6) Human Biology 133

Syllabus:

Analysis of evolutionary processes, selection, mutation, migration and molecular aspects of evolution. Gene flow in populations and introductory population genetics. Applications of population and molecular genetics to human identification by DNA profiling and diagnosis of some inherited disorders.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Understand the molecular basis of polymorphism and mutation. Understand the relationship between allele and genotypic frequencies in randomly mating populations. Understand factors causing changes in gene frequency in populations. Contrast and compare the classical, balanced and neutral theories of selection and comprehend evidence for selection. Demonstrate familiarity with some applications of population and evolutionary genetics including human identification and its contemporary applications. Demonstrate familiarity with the historical perspective and basic tenets of the Darwin-Wallace theory of evolution by natural selection.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Gillespie J.H., (1998), Population Genetics - A Concise Guide, Baltimore, John Hopkins University Press. Dawkins R., (1995), River Out Of Eden - A Darwinian View of Life, Basic Books.

Unit Texts:

Genetics 232 Manual. Wetherall J.D., (2003), DGenes in Populations and Moleclular Evolution. Do not purchase older versions. Hartl D.L., A Primer of Population Genetics, 3rd ed., Sunderland, Sinaeur Associates Inc.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Practical Assignments 20%, Mid Semester Test 30%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 1			Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Special Term 3			Y