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Unit Overview

Description

This unit focuses on the molecular genetics and evolution of genes involved in developmental pathways in animals and plants. Consideration is given to gene families that play roles in the development of organisms in diverse evolutionary lineages as well as to genes that control species-specific developmental programs. Topics also include the interactions between an organism's genes and its environment, resulting in changes to the genome that may become heritable.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Genetics; Molecular Life Sciences; Biodiversity and Evolution; Plant Biology major sequences
  • Level 3 core unit in the Genetics specialisation in the Medical Science major sequence
  • Level 3 elective
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe and explain the principles of embryonic development in higher animals; (2) describe and explain the principles of vegetative and floral development in angiosperms; (3) predict and explain developmental outcomes involving genetic crosses and transgenesis; (4) describe and explain the role of changes in genome organisation in evolutionary-developmental innovations; (5) acquire skills for presenting, analysing and interpreting experimental data relevant to molecular life sciences; (6) acquire core bench techniques and solve calculations relevant to molecular life sciences; and (7) synthesise experimental data with scientific literature to derive and test hypotheses.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) an oral presentation; (2) examinations; and (3) laboratory work. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Mark Waters
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
one Unit(s) GENE2230 Molecular Genetics I
Contact hours
lectures/practicals/tutorials: average 6 hours per week
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  • Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.