ANIML SC 2508RW - Genes and Inheritance II (Vet Bio)
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 2508RW Course Genes and Inheritance II (Vet Bio) Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites (BIOLOGY 1510 and BIOLOGY 1520); or 2 semesters of first year Biology Incompatible ANIML SC 2501RW Restrictions Available to BSc (Veterinary Bioscience) students only Assessment Tests, practical reports, presentation, tutorial contribution, exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Sasha Lanyon
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Demonstrate knowledge of 1) meiosis and Mendel’s Laws, 2) Mendelian inheritance and genetic crosses, 3) types of modes of inheritance, 4) genetic linkage, 4) recombination and genetic mapping, 5) types and sources of genetic variation, 6) genome organisation and evolution, 7) DNA structure and function, 8) gene structure and function, 9) gene expression and regulation, 10) basic molecular techniques, 11) generation and uses of genetically modified organisms, 12) population allele and genotype frequencies, 13) Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, 14) broad and narrow sense heritability, and 15) genetic selection. 2 Perform basic molecular techniques, genetic crosses, and chromosome spreads. 3 Analyse data from genetic crosses and molecular experiments, to predict the outcomes of genetic crosses, factors affecting Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium and selection, and to evaluate the results from genetic experiments. 4 Explain how the role of genetics in animal and plant biological systems, in evolution, and in biological diversity. 5 Describe the relationship between the environment, genotypes, and phenotypes. 6 Synthesise information and data and present the findings of an experiment or investigation in oral and written form. 7 Demonstrate skills in problem solving and critical analysis. 8 Demonstrate skills in team work and communication.
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,3,4,5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,6,7,8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6,7,8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,6,7,8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Internal: Typically, 2 x 1 hour lecture or active learning exercises per week delivered either online or face-to-face, 1 x 2 hour workshop per week involving active and team-based learning, tutorial style questions and case based learning; 1 x 2 hour practical per week.
This course will be co-taught with ANIML SC 2501RW Genes & Inheritance IIWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Approximately 1/3 of the lectures, tutorials and practicals address the principles of Mendelian inheritance, 1/3 of the lectures, tutorials and practicals address the principles of molecular genetics and molecular technologies, and 1/3 of the lectures, tutorials and practicals address the principles of population genetics and quantitative genetics. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting HURDLE Learning Outcome Individual & Team Revision Quizzes Formative & Summative Throughout
semester10% No 1,3,4,5,6,7 Group oral presentation Formative & Summative Mid semester 10% No 1,4,5,6,7 Practical Reports Formative & Summative Throughout
semester30% No 2,3,6,7 Final Exam Summative End of semester 50% Yes 1,3,4,5 Assessment Related Requirements
HURDLE REQUIREMENT
Assessment Item Requirement for hurdle Is additional assessment available if student
does not meet hurdle requirement?Details of additional assessment, if known Final Exam 40% Yes Additional academic exam Assessment Detail
The Assessment is broken down into Exam (50%) and Non-Exam (50%) components.
Individual & Team Revision Quizzes (Total weighting 10%): Three closed-book quizzes will cover material presented throughout the semester to assist students with gauging their level of understanding thus far. These will be taken as individual and in teams.
Group oral presentation (Total weighting 10%): students will present a 10 minute presentation in small groups on the use of genetics and DNA biotechnologies in agriculture, animal science or medical science and address questions on their topic. Students are assessed by tutors and peers.
Practical Reports (Total weightings 30%): Students will undertake a 2 hr practical session each week which will be assessed using a variety of methods including full written practical reports, short answers, calculations, graphs and MCQs.
Final exam (Total weighting 50%): The 3 hour exam will aim to test students in all areas covered by the course, including those areas previously covered in the TBL tests.Submission
Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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