Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Evolutionary Genetics
Course Number:
AB_1022
Course Description:
At the end of the course, the student
is able to describe and explain the dynamic nature of genomes and the underlying molecular mechanisms in relation to molecular evolution
can describe the regular mechanisms of transcriptional and post-transcriptional gene regulation and how genetic variation can affect these processes in relation to new traits and adaptation
can describe how natural selection, genetic drift, and migration influence the genetic structure of populations and speciation
is able to explain the various selection mechanisms
is able to explain the basic concepts of population and quantitative genetics and apply those mathematically
can interpret and determine phylogenetic relationships and is able to use computer programs for the construction of phylogenetic trees
is able to describe current hypotheses of 'the origin of life' and to discuss the evidence
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 471
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (10)_1.pdf
