SLE254 - Genetics
Unit details
| Enrolment modes: | (B, G, W) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB254 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | C Sherman |
| Prerequisite: | SLE111 or SLE144 |
| Corequisite: | SLE010 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lectures per week, 4 x 3 hour practical sessions per trimester |
Note:Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The basic principles of genetics will be examined in this unit and will cover topics that span from the genetic basis of heredity through to the evolution and genetic diversity of animal and plant populations. This unit will cover Mendelian genetics, chromosomal structure, mutation and DNA repair, sex determination, the Hardy-Weinberg principle, recombination, linkage and disequilibrium, natural selection, genetic drift, inbreeding and non-random mating, population subdivision and gene flow and molecular population genetics.
Assessment
Class test 35%, practical project (1 x 10%, 1 x 15%) 25%, examination 40%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $3623 | $3384 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.