AESC40200 Conservation Genetics

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module will provide information relating to the practical use and application of genetic and genomic information in population conservation. The significance of genetic and genomic variation to population persistence will be discussed, along with details of the methods used to assess and describe genetic variation in endangered species. The module seeks to convey the significance of genetic and genomic information in the practical conservation and management of wild populations.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

1. appreciate the importance of genetic and genomic variation to maintain a long-term viable population viability
2. describe the methods to estimate and evaluate the genetic and genomic variation within a population
3. diagnose problems relating to lack of genetic and genomic variation and management implications
4. debate the options available to conservationists when genetic and genomic variation is restricted within a population

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Tutorial

15
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Using delivered course content material as basic level of knowledge, in class problems are given to students to use as self assessment markers with feedback provided through discussion. This is achieved through active/task-based learning; peer and group work; lectures; reflective learning. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Project Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

100

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor David MacHugh Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 31, 32, 33 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 29 Mon 15:00 - 16:50
Spring