Courses & Units
Molecular Marine Ecology KSA714
Unit will run subject to number of enrolments
Introduction
This unit explores the suite of molecular tools available to biologists and how they can be applied to questions concerning the biology, ecology, diversity, phylogeography and evolution of marine organisms. Topics covered include theory and practice of key molecular tools such as PCR, electrophoresis, DNA fingerprinting and sequencing technology, and population genetics. Laboratory sessions and a class research project provide students with hands-on experience of PCR, and the collection and analysis molecular sequence data. This is a fast moving field and the unit content is be regularly reviewed and updated in light of technological development.
Summary
Unit name | Molecular Marine Ecology |
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Unit code | KSA714 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity |
Coordinator | Associate Professor Christopher Bolch |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Describe and explain the structure, synthesis and function DNA, RNA and proteins, and how these molecules are expressed.
- Critically evaluate molecular approaches applied to problems and questions in aquaculture and marine ecology.
- Demonstrate basic molecular biology techniques to isolate, characterise, manipulate and analyse DNA/RNA data.
- Collect, organise, analyse and interpret molecular data using common bioinformatic web-based resources, databases and analysis software.
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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010909 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,472.00 |
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4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Pre-recorded lectures (2h) released weekly from Weeks 1 to 13. as published on the unit MyLO site. |
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Assessment | Background Learning module (10%)|Molecular Biology Quizzes (20%)|Mid-semester test (20%)|Project Report (50%) |
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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