304233 (v.1) MT 532 - Genes and Evolution


Area:

School of Biomedical Sciences

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 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