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Genes, Genomes and Evolution - BIOC3291
 Science students

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: BIOS2021or BIOS2621
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Current concepts and theories in genetics such as: genomics and genome organisation; evolution of the genome and comparative genomics; genetics of cellular division and developmental genetics; generation of variation at the molecular level through processes of mutation and recombination; transposable elements; maintenance of variation; genetics of non-Mendelian characteristics - inheritance of mitochondrial types, imprinting, epigenetics; ecological genetics; natural and sexual selection; host-parasite coevolution; organelle evolution; evolution of genetic systems - sex, recombination, mutation rates and the genetic code; population structure; genetics of speciation; molecular evolution and phylogenetics; human evolution and origins; perspectives on genetics, history and future. Computer exercises and discussion groups to complement the lectures and introduce controversial topics in genetics.

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