Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes

Undergraduate | 2026

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BIOL 2053
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205374
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Adelaide City Campus
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Undergraduate
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6
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Adelaide University
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2
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No
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Course overview

Genetics IIB aims to build an appreciation of the power of genetic analysis. Building on the foundation concepts developed in Genetics IIA, topics include concepts in human genetics and genetic dissection of developmental processes. Genetics IIB also provides a foundation to modern genetics analysis of evolutionary processes, including the genetics of populations. PRACTICAL COMPONENT worth 20% of the grade: Students enrolled in this course will need to also enrol in a separate course which is the practical component (one of SCIENCE 2200, SCIENCE 2201 or SCIENCE 2202).

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply specific knowledge gained in one context to explain new situations in different contexts
  • Apply fundamental developmental biology principles to new situations
  • Understand the complications and limitations of genetic analysis in medical genetics
  • Apply population and evolutionary genetics principles and rules to new situations
  • Appreciate the requirement for mathematical modelling, statistical analysis and estimation in modern population and evolutionary genetics
  • Obtain hands-on experience in performing fundamental molecular and cellular biology techniques, including working safely and efficiently in a modern laboratory setting
  • Correctly analyse and interpret experimental results within the limitations of the experimental design
  • Communicate results and conclusions of experiments using recognised scientific communication frameworks (e.g. written report, oral presentation, poster)

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