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Evolution, 6 ECTS credits.
/Evolution/
For:
Bio
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 48
Rec. self-study hours: 112
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G1
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Aim:
The course will give a basic understanding of evolutionary concepts and theories, and also to provide fundamental skills in how to execute common learning activities at a university. After the course the student should be able to:
- explain end exemplify fundamental evolutionary concepts and processes
- describe how to determine which evolutionary processes are involved in a given situation
- explain the origin of life (macro evolution), speciation and cladistics
- describe the relationship between evolution and the society
- apply fundamental mathematical knowledge
- follow rules for how to conduct group work, i.e. seminars and labs
- list guidelines for good written communication.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
Learning activities are lectures, seminars and laboratory work.
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Course contents:
The course in evolution encompasses evolutionary mechanisms and microevolution: natural selection, adaptation, migration, chance and genetic drift. Macro evolution is covered through the origin of life, speciation, mass extinction and cladistics. Students will also discuss how evolution is related to the society, e.g. religion (intelligent design) and politics (biologism). Practicals and seminars cover and exemplify central aspects of evolution. The course also introduces and exercises how a seminar is prepared and executed. During the course the application of mathematics to biological and chemical problems is exercised.
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Course literature:
Freeman, S. & Herron, J.C. 2007. Evolutionary Analysis (5th ed. or later). Pearson Prentice Hall.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Seminar assignments
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4 ECTS
2 ECTS
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To pass the ANN1 active participation in all seminars and practicals is required and all associated reports must be approved. |
Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Jenny Hagenblad
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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