Evolutionary Biology
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| Number of credits | 10 |
| Course offered (semester) | Spring |
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Language of Instruction
English
Pre-requirements
None
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with a deeper insight into the evolutionary processes - both selective and random - which can explain the genetic composition of populations, form, behaviour and distribution of organisms, and to teach students the basic methods of analysing the evolutionary relationships between species.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Spring
Language of Instruction
English
Aim and Content
The goal is to provide an understanding of how evolution works and basic knowledge of the main issues in evolutionary biology. The course provides an introduction to evolutionary biology, including population genetics and quantitative genetics, natural selection, adaptation, sexual selection, family relationships, life history evolution, speciation, molecular evolution and phylogenetic analyzes.
Learning Outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with a deeper insight into the evolutionary processes - both selective and random - which can explain the genetic composition of populations, form, behaviour and distribution of organisms, and to teach students the basic methods of analysing the evolutionary relationships between species.
Pre-requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
Compulsory parts of Bachelor in Biology
Compulsory Requirements
Discussions and exam. Approved mandatory activities are valid for 6 semesters.
Assessment methods
Written exam and oral exam.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Contact Information
studie@bio.uib.no