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SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology
 
Description:
This unit introduces students to the fields of Mendelian molecular and population genetics. Inheritance is studied at the molecular, viral, cellular and organism levels and its importance in species survival is highlighted. Genetic processes are linked to evolution through a study of natural selection, mechanisms of speciation and patterns of evolutionary change.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K23Bachelor of Arts (Education) / Bachelor of Science
B73Bachelor of Science (Biological Sciences)
K57Bachelor of Science (Conservation&Wildlife Biology)
G87Bachelor of Science (Marine and Freshwater Biology)
SMCBIOBiological Sciences 8 Unit Supporting Major
MISCIBBiological Sciences Minor
MABIOSBiological Sciences Major
MABIOSBiological Sciences Major
SMCCBICONSERVATION BIOLOGY 8 Unit Supporting Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
MACBIOConservation Biology Major
SMSCIMMultidisciplinary Science 10 Unit Supporting Major
MISCIMMULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009