Undergraduate Course: Evolutionary and Ecological Genetics 3 (BILG09004)
Course Outline
School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 09 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Biology |
Other subject area |
Biomedical Sciences |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
Behaviour of genetic variation in populations and its relevance to conservation. Evolution at the molecular level, and the use of molecular information in construction of phylogenies. The genetic basis of Quantitative variation. Natural selection due to interaction with the physical and biotic environment. The evolution of breeding systems. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Evolution in Action 2 (BILG08005)
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
Students should supply a lab coat, notebook and marker pen. |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | | 13:30 - 15:30 | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 13:30 - 15:30 | | | |
First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 13:30 - 15:30, Zone: King's Buildings. Introduction lecture. Lecture Theatre 1 - Daniel Rutherford Building |
Additional information |
Tuesday 1.30 - 2.50 Lecture
Tuesday 3.00 - 5.00 Prac/Tut(week 10 4.00 - 5.00)
Friday 1.30 - 2.50 Lecture
Friday 3.00 - 5.00 Prac/Tut(week 10 4.00 - 5.00) |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Assessment Information
Normally two items of in-course assessment plus one 2 hour exam. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Peter Keightley
Tel: (0131 6)50 5443
Email: Peter.Keightley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Alexandra Bedetti
Tel: (0131 6)51 6671
Email: a.bedetti@ed.ac.uk |
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