304233 (v.1) MT 532 - Genes and Evolution
| Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| Individual Study: | 1 x 6 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Genes in populations and evolution. Population genetics in Mendelian populations. Hardy Weinberg Rule - sex linkage, Wright's F statistics - random genetic drift. Linkage disequilibrium. Genetic processes in evolution. Selection fitness. Mutation, neutral theory. Introductory molecular aspects of evolution - Applications emphasising immunogenetics, hypervariable genetic markers, multigene families and DNA profiling. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed a familiarity with the historical perspective and basic tenets of the Darwin-Wallace theory of evolution by natural selection. Developed an understanding of the molecular basis of polymorphism and mutation and an understanding if the relationship between allele and genotypic frequencies in randomly mating populations. Demonstrated an understanding of factors causing changes in gene frequency in populations. Developed the ability to contrast and compare the classical, balanced and neutral theories of selection. Demonstrated a comprehension of the evidence for selection and a familiarity with some applications of population and evolutionary genetics including human identification and its contemporary applications. |
| 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, Baltmore, John Hopkins University Press. Russell P.J., Genetics, 4th, 5th or 6th eds., Chapter 21. Dawkins R., (1995), River Out of Eden - A Darwinian View of Life, Basic Books. |
| Unit Texts: | Wetherall J.D., (2002), Genes in Populations and Molecular Evolution, Genetics 232 Manual. Hartl D.L., A Primer of Population Genetics, 3rd ed., Sunderland Mass, Sinaeur Associates Inc or Nelson Australia PL. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments (2) 50%. Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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