Courses & Units

Genetics and Evolution III KPZ310

Introduction

This unit is about how genetics is used to study development and evolution, and gives an overview of the genetic approaches and techniques that are now an essential part of almost every area of biology. The lecture component examines ways in which genes and genomes are studied and how this provides us with key information about what genes do, how they work together to control the development and functioning of an organism, and how these roles have evolved. It also examines how an understanding of genes and genomes can be applied to current challenges in biology and agriculture. This theoretical background will be complemented in the practical component, which will cover basic skills in analysis of gene sequences and genetic variation, through a series of computer-based exercises and a laboratory-based project. These activities will also emphasise interpretation and presentation of results. This unit is required as part of the Plant Science major.

Summary

Unit name	Genetics and Evolution III
Unit code	KPZ310
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Biological Sciences
Coordinator	Associate Professor Jim Weller
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	26/2/2024	22/3/2024	15/4/2024	2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

describe and explain the genetic principles, techniques and approaches that are applied to investigate the development and function of living organisms
analyze and interpret genetic data to draw conclusions about the function, interaction and evolution of genes
design, conduct and critically evaluate investigations into gene function and the genetic basis of biological processes
communicate genetic theory, information, results and interpretations in written reports and oral presentations

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
010909	$1,118.00	$1,118.00	not applicable	$2,596.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KPZ215 - Genetics and Evolution OR KPA215 - Genetics and Evolution

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KPA376 AND KPA377

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	1x2-hr face-to-face lectorial (also recorded and available on MyLO) and 3-hr face-to-face practical (or equivalent) each week
Assessment	AT2 - DNA sequence analysis Assignment 1 (5%)\|AT3 - DNA sequence analysis Assignment 2 (5%)\|AT4 - DNA sequence analysis Assignment 3 (5%)\|AT5 - Crop Domestication presentation (5%)\|AT6 - Transgenic plant design - Assignment (5%)\|AT7 - Oral presentation of project results (5%)\|AT1 - Weekly content quiz (10%)\|AT8 - Research Project Report (20%)\|AT9 - Final examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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