Course 2024-2025

Theories of evolution [SBIOB132]

  • 2 credits
  • 12h
  • 1st quarter
Language of instruction: English
Teacher: Dennis Alice

Learning outcomes

This course will introduce students to key concepts of evolutionary biology. We will use both theoretical lectures and hands-on exercises to learn the basis of the theories and how to apply them to contemporary sciences.

Outline of topics:

The theory of evolution and Natural Selection
Genetics, Mutation and Inheritance
Populations and species concepts
Sexual selection, the evolution of sexes
Human evolution
Phylogenetics


Evaluations

Assessment in this course will be based on both participation in exercises during the course and the end-of-semester exam (written, in English)

Recommended readings

Suggested textbooks:

1. Biologie by Raven et al (available in French or English)

ISBN:2807306152

 

 

2. Evolutionary Analysis by Herron & Freeman (in English).

ISBN: 9780321616678 (any edition is ok)



 

 

Language of instruction

English

Location for course

NAMUR

Organizer

Faculté des sciences
Rue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR

Degree of Reference

Undergraduate Degree