Evolution [SBIOM102]
- 2 credits
- 15h
- 1st quarter
Language of instruction: French / FrançaisTeacher: Silvestre Frédéric
Learning outcomes
Understand the main concepts of evolutionary theory from historical aspects to molecular mechanisms. To be able to discuss and argue in groups about evolutionary issues
Objectives
Every biologist must be able to understand the mechanisms of the evolution of species, from an organismic and molecular point of view. This course aims to provide the keys to understanding the modern issues related to the theory of evolution.
Content
Partim Frédéric Silvestre: - evolution in 4 dimensions - realized inheritance - epigenetic inheritance Partim Karine Van Doninck: - evolution of genomes - adaptation and evolution of reproduction patterns - sexual selection and sex determinism
Teaching methods
- ex cathedra course based on power-point presentations available on webcampus and/or powerpoint with voice recording on webcampus - reading of articles and/or book chapters and discussion in class - online discussion via webcampus of selected articles
Evaluations
Oral presentation of one (or more) article(s), by groups of two students (or alone), before the whole group (in January).
Recommended readings
- Evolution from Nick Barton et al. - The evolution of sex determination (Leo W. Beukeboom & Nicolas Perrin) - Evolution in four dimensions (Jablonka and Lamb) - The epigenetics revolution (Carey) - Transformations of Lamarckism (Gissis and Jablonka)
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
