Courses & Units

Genetics for Ecology and Evolution KPZ309

Introduction

This unit focuses on the application of genetics to ecology and evolution, with a particular emphasis on biodiversity conservation and restoration. It also examines how traits, genes and genomes change over time, and how this can be applied to understanding of genetic diversity and evolution at the level of populations, species and higher-order taxonomic groupings. Lectures will be illustrated by discussion of several key examples drawn from both plant and animal studies. Laboratory, computer and field-based practical classes will introduce students to restoration genetics field experiments and their analysis; genetic simulations under conservation scenarios; the use of DNA markers in biological forensics; and how we determine how traits evolve.

Summary

Unit name	Genetics for Ecology and Evolution
Unit code	KPZ309
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Biological Sciences
Coordinator	Doctor Rebecca Jones
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

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: International students
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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	22/7/2024	16/8/2024	9/9/2024	27/10/2024

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Explain how genetics can help inform plant and animal conservation strategies as well as be used to study the evolution and diversity of living organisms
Analyze and interpret genetic data to draw conclusions about the evolution and diversity of populations and species
Communicate genetics and biotechnology information using a range of formats relevant to professional scientists

Fee Information

The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.

Requisites

Prerequisites

KPZ215 - Genetics and Evolution OR KPA215 - Genetics and Evolution

Mutual Exclusions

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

KPA377 AND KPA373

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 hour lecture/tutorial and 3 hour practical each week
Assessment	Hop report (10%)\|Restoration genetics report (20%)\|Practical class reports (30%)\|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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