Evolution and Genetics
The course is about:
Charles Darwin and history of evolution. Evolution by natural selection. Micro- and macroevolution. Sexual selection. Genetic drift and gene flow. Mutations. Gregor Mendel and history of genetics. Mono- and dihybrid inheritage. DNA and RNA. Different kinds of dominance. Linked genes. Recombination. Mapping of chromosomes. Sex-linked inheritage. Hardy-Weinberg. Population genetics. Online laboratory exercise: Mono- and di-hybrid inheritage. Sex-linked inheritage and mapping of chromosomes.
Knowledge and understanding
The candidate will:
- Have a broad knowledge at a basic level, of topics, theories, processes, tools and methods within genetics and evolution of wild and domestic organisms.
- Have knowledge of the subject area¿s history, traditions, character and place in history
Skills
The candidate will:
- Be able to explain and reflect on aspects within genetics and evolution at a basic level.
- Be able to explain and reflect on the most important theories within the history of genetics and evolution.
- Can critically analyse different sources of information in genetics and evolution.
- Knows the appropriate tools and techniques to communicate efficiently with others with a basic genetics and evolution.
General competence
The candidate will:
- Be able to exchange views and experiences with other biologists and contribute to the development of good practice.
- Develop understanding of modern scientific research within genetics and evolution.
- Be able to address and solve professional problems involving genetics and evolution.
- Can communicate theories and opinions in genetics and evolution, both written and orally.
Compulsory BSc in Biology, Joint Bachelor in Animal Science.
Elective for other study programmes.
The evaluation of the course comprises:
- Written assignments and
- 3 hour written school-exam.
The written school-exam (at Campus) will be written on your individual computer.
Calculator. The student's private computer. Pen and ruler.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.
This is an introductory course which requires no background in evolution and genetics.
HOWEVER the student must have basic knowledge about cells, life-cycle including mitosis and meiosis of eucaryotic organisms, transcription and translation. Students who do not have this required knowledge, must either (1) follow the course BIO1018 Essential Cell Biology and Biochemistry which is given the same semester, or (2) aquire the necessary knowledge by themselves.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
BI122F - Genetics and Evolution - 7.5 credits
