Foundations of Inheritance, Diversity and Evolution (11732.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Science | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit builds on the foundations taught in Biological Concepts to provide foundational knowledge of metabolic processes and genetics, leading to an exploration of inheritance, diversity, and evolution. Students will be introduced to the concepts of gene expression and regulation, the patterns of inheritance, and genetic variations within populations. Emphasis will be placed on the application of these concepts to real-world scenarios, particularly the impact of inheritance and environment on human health. Students will gain insight to the role of ethics in scientific research and the regulatory science underpinning the use of gene technology in the biotechnology sector.
1. Interpret, explain and apply knowledge of genetics and epigenetics to mutation, natural selection and evolution;
2. Describe genetic and environmental influence in human disease;
3. Acquire knowledge and understanding that ethics is intrinsic to science and apply that understanding to real life case studies; and
4. Conduct effective experiments, drawing justified conclusions from data and reflecting on the underlying biological principles.
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates demonstrate Aboriginal&TorresStraitIslander ways of knowing, being&doing -use Indigenous histories&traditional ecological knowledge to develop&augment understanding of their discipline
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Interpret, explain and apply knowledge of genetics and epigenetics to mutation, natural selection and evolution;
2. Describe genetic and environmental influence in human disease;
3. Acquire knowledge and understanding that ethics is intrinsic to science and apply that understanding to real life case studies; and
4. Conduct effective experiments, drawing justified conclusions from data and reflecting on the underlying biological principles.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
4. UC graduates demonstrate Aboriginal&TorresStraitIslander ways of knowing, being&doing -use Indigenous histories&traditional ecological knowledge to develop&augment understanding of their discipline
Prerequisites
11722 Biological ConceptsCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | On-Campus | Dr Katie Cohen |
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