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
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
Hobart	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

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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

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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

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.

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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Pre-recorded lectures (2h) released weekly from Weeks 1 to 13. as published on the unit MyLO site. Face-to-Face and online Tutorials ranging for 1 to 2 hours duration online, as published in the Unit outline on the Unit MyLO site. Practical component comprised of one 3-day (3x 8h sessions) molecular biology laboratory workshop.
Assessment	Background Learning module (10%)\|Mid-semester test (20%)\|Molecular Biology Quizzes (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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