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BI2017

Genetics and Evolution I

Credits 7.5
Level Intermediate course, level II
Course start Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course deals with theoretical genetics, microevolution and
macroevolution and includes: 1) genetics/microevolutionary part
consisting of transmission genetics, gene mapping, quantitative
genetics, population genetics, developmental genetics and molecular
evolutionary biology, 2) macroevolutionary part consisting of
speciation, phylogenetic analysis, evolution of biodiversity, evolution of species interactions, coevolution and the evolution of life.

Learning outcome

Students should after this course be able to understand the theoretical foundation for centrals aspects of genetics, microevolution and macroevolution. Particular emphasis will be placed on mendelian genetics, population genetics, quantitative genetics and
microevolutionary patterns, in addition to an introduction to
macroevolutionary processes.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 36 timer, practicals mandatory

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved practicals and term paper

Required previous knowledge

BI 1001 or MOL 4010, BI 1003 eller tilsvarende

Course materials

Futuyma DJ (2005). Evolution, Sinauer Russel PJ (2006). iGenetics – A Mendelian Approach, Pearson.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI2011 3.7 sp
BI2040 3.7 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Biodiversity
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Cell Biology
  • Ethology
  • Ecology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-10 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-05-20 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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