Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III

Undergraduate | 2026

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BIOL 3056
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Course ID
205411
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
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School of Biological Sciences
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Frank Grutzner
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Course level
3
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No
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Course overview

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.

Course learning outcomes

  • Knowledge at an advanced level of: the origin, structure, function and evolution of genomes and chromosomes; molecular phylogenetics; and the roles of chance, mutation and natural selection in evolution at the molecular genetic level
  • The ability to interpret the primary scientific literature in cytogenetics and evolutionary genetics.
  • Application and integration of knowledge specified in 1 through microscopy techniques and computational methods

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24738
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
8 May - 29 May Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 3029
Class number
Class number 24739
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.40
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.40
8 May - 29 May Friday 2:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, 3.50
Class number
Class number 24740
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 38
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102
7 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 102

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed all of BIOL2046 Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics/BIOL2053 Genetics IIB: Function and Diversity of Genomes

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed GENETICS3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III at the University of Adelaide

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