Curriculum Mapping System
Module - LIFE2046 - Evolutionary Biology of Animals
ProgrammeSoLS - Life Sciences Modules Database (Level 2)
CC47 - B.Sc. Hons. Biochemistry and Genetics (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
CC4R - M.Sci. Hons. Biochemistry and Genetics (Part 1 - Restricted Group 1)
Year
Select a new weight:
Accrediting Bodies
Module CodeLIFE2046
Credits10
Total Credits:
 
10.00
 
Level:
 
2
 
Target Students:
 
Students from the School of Biology, Zoology, Genetics Available to JYA/Erasmus students.
 
Summary Of Content:

Evolutionary thinking is overarching all disciplines in zoology and molecular genetics. The main objective of this module is to introduce the student to key evolutionary concepts. It aims to allow the student to place their scientific interests within the broader context of evolution and to provide valuable background information that will benefit future modules taken in subsequent academic years. We have chosen a few major areas in evolutionary biology to which each we are devoting one lecture each. The objective is to present key concepts for each of these rather than to be exhaustive. 1. History of evolutionary thinking 2. Genome evolution 3. Natural selection versus genetic drift 4. Adaptation, speciation and population structure 5. Population differentiation and phylogeography 6. Sexual selection 7. Domestication 8. Human evolution 9. Palaeontology, macroevolution and extinction 10. Guest speaker and revision session.

 
 
 
TypeLink
Other
 
 

This module aims to provide a general introduction to key evolutionary concepts in different fields of animal biology including human.

 
Education Aims:
 
Offering School:
 
Life Sciences
 
Convenor:
 
 
 
Name
Dr Angus Davison
 
 
 
 
Semester
Autumn UK
 
 
 
Requisites:
 
N/A
 
Additional Requirements:
 
 
 
Condition
Only available for students studying Biology, Zoology and Genetics
 
 
Method and Frequency of Class:
 
 
 
ActivityNumber of WeeksNumber of sessionsDuration of a session
Lecture
10 weeks
1 week
3 hours
 
   
 
Method of Assessment:
 
Assessment TypeWeightRequirements
Exam 1
100.00
2 hour exam. Combination of multiple choice (50%) and essay (50%)
 
   
 
Assessment Period:
 
Assessed by end of Autumn Semester
 
     
 
Learning Outcome:
 

Knowledge and understanding: A1. By the end of each of the module, the students should have gained knowledge of the theoretical concepts behind each evolutionary field presented. A2. The student will be aware of the foundations of each subject with an appreciation of the direction of the current research in the field. A3. Introduction to the appropriate conventions and terminology of each field.Intellectual skills – the ability to B1. Understand evolutionary scientific concepts. Understand complex idea and related them to practical/illustrative examples. B2. Acquire substantial quantity of information systematically, to process them effectively in order to integrate them effectively across the broad field of evolution. B3. Critical thinking will be developed through encouragement of thinking independently while giving weight to the arguments of the different theories– concepts presented and drawing appropriated conclusions. B4 Scientific curiosity. Practical skills – the ability to: C1. Articulation of knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts. C2. Awareness of the importance of sounds observations and scientific data for theoretical development of concepts. C3 Critical reading of the scientific literature.Transferable/key skills – the ability to: D1. Use and access information and communication technology. D2 Reflect and assess our own progress, strength and weaknesses.

Sessions
Learning Activities
Outcomes
Other Modules
Search: Reset
© Copyright 2013 The University of Nottingham