262-5120-00L Principles of Evolution: Theory (University of Zurich)
Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
Lecturers | University lecturers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Comment | No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH. UZH Module Code: BIO351 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: Link |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
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262-5120-00 V | Principles of Evolution: Theory (University of Zurich) **Course at University of Zurich** | 40s hrs | University lecturers |
Catalogue data
Abstract | "Nothing in Biology Makes Sense Except in the Light of Evolution". Evolutionary theory and methods are essential in all branches of modern biology. |
Objective | Subject specific skills: By the end of the course, students will be able to: o describe basic evolutionary theory and its applications o discuss ongoing debates in evolutionary biology o critically assess the presentation of evolutionary research in the popular media Key skills: By the end of the course, students will be able to: o approach biological questions from an evolutionary perspective |
Content | This course will provide a broad overview of current evolutionary thought, including the mechanisms of evolutionary change, adaptation and the history of life and will involve practical field and lab work as well as lecture material. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 6 credits |
Examiners | |
Type | graded semester performance |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH. |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master | Core Courses | W | |
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Master | Bioinformatics | W |