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GENETICS 3111 - Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 6
Term: Semester 1
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 19 hours per fortnight
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: GENETICS 2510 and GENETICS 2520; or equivalent
Incompatible: GENETICS 3110
Assessment: Exam, practical component, written reports
Syllabus:

The DNA molecules that comprise the informational basis of inheritance in living organisms are collectively referred to as the genome. In this course the organisation, origin and mechanisms of change of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genomes are explored using cytogenetic and molecular genetic analyses. Topics include - structure and function of genomes and chromosomes; chromosomes in disease; the roles of natural selection and chance as drivers of molecular evolution.

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Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
Semester 1 Mon 17/03/2025 Thu 27/03/2025 Fri 09/05/2025 Fri 13/06/2025


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14439 LE01 82 61 3 Mar - 3 Mar Monday 12pm - 1pm Badger, G31, Macbeth Lecture Theatre
4 Mar - 8 Apr Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
7 Mar - 11 Apr Friday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
17 Mar - 7 Apr Monday 12pm - 1pm Badger, G31, Macbeth Lecture Theatre
28 Apr - 2 Jun Monday 12pm - 1pm Badger, G31, Macbeth Lecture Theatre
29 Apr - 10 Jun Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Hughes, 309, Hughes Lecture Theatre
2 May - 13 Jun Friday 1pm - 2pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
Note: If you think you have the right pre-requisite to enrol but the system is not letting you please contact Dr Christopher Wong via email: christopher.wong@adelaide.edu.au
Related Class: Workshop
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
13156 WR01 82 61 6 Mar - 10 Apr Thursday 12pm - 1pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
1 May - 12 Jun Thursday 12pm - 1pm Benham, G10, Benham Lecture Theatre
Automatic Enrolment Class: Practical
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
14440 PR01 82 61 4 Mar - 8 Apr Tuesday 2pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
7 Mar - 11 Apr Friday 2pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
29 Apr - 3 Jun Tuesday 2pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory
2 May - 6 Jun Friday 2pm - 6pm The Braggs, 350, Laboratory