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BIOL334: Conservation and Ecological Genetics
Recent advances in DNA technology and statistical analyses have greatly improved our ability of using genetic information to address consequential questions in ecology, conservation, evolution, behaviour and forensics. This unit deals with the study of the distribution of genetic diversity in individuals, populations and species. Emphasis is given to explain how different fields of science can benefit from integrating genetic knowledge into their research agenda. Topics covered include the use of data and theory in genetics and genomics to: 1) reconstruct the tree of life; 2) manage wild and captive populations of endangered animals and plants; 3) clarify aspects of species biology, behaviour and demographic history; 4) elucidate cases of individual identity and paternity; 5) discover hidden biodiversity; and 6) understand how historical and contemporary processes have shaped current levels of biodiversity.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
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| When Offered: | V2 - Vacation study - second semester (Session Dates: 16-20 January, 30-31 January, 1-3 February, 10 February 2012) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Luciano Beheregaray, Dr Shannon Corrigan |
| Prerequisites: |
BIOL206(P) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
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