Evolutionary Biology (C1019)
Evolutionary Biology
Module C1019
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The module covers the full breadth of evolutionary biology. Subjects will include the fate of individual mutations in populations, sexual selection, the evolution of altruism and of sex, and the process of speciation. Throughout it, the module will develop an understanding of the central concepts of evolutionary biology.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate an understanding of scientific enquiry as applied to evolutionary biology.
Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts of evolutionary biology
Apply these concepts to novel observations or data.
Problem solving time management; motivation and independent learning.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | T2 Week 7 | 50.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 10 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Class | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Adam Eyre-Walker
Convenor, Assess convenor
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