Area: | School of Biomedical Science |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Practical: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Equivalent(s): | 301429 (v.3) BIO24 Genetics, Evolution and Society or any previous version
302418 (v.2) Genetics, Evolution and Society 203 or any previous version
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Prerequisite(s): | 10723 (v.3) Genetics 231 or any previous version
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Assignments 20%, Mid Semester Test 30%, Final Examination 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 3 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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