Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
To follow this course, it is necessary to master the knowledge and skills developed in the course LBIO1310.
Main themes
The course consists of a series of lectures with the aim to provide students with a deeper understanding deeper understanding of key topics in evolutionary biology. Topics discussed during this course include the evolution of phenotypic plasticity, epigenetics, genetic accommodation, sexual selection, evo-devo, epistemological problems raised by evolutionary theory, as well as the molecular evolution of proteins, and the origin of life.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Content
This teaching unit consists of:
- Lectures covering the evolution of phenotypic plasticity, epigenetics, genetic accommodation, sexual selection, evo-devo, human evolution, epistemological problems raised by evolutionary theory, as well as the molecular evolution of proteins, and the origin of life
- Writing a ‘news and views’ article, based on a recently published paper in evolutionary biology
Teaching methods
Lectures
Evaluation methods
The student will write a "News and Views" type article which will summarize a scientific advance described in a research article and the evaluation of the written work will be followed by an oral discussion.
Other information
This course is an extension of LBIO1310, which will be given simultaneously. This course is specifically designed for students with an interest beyond general evolutionary theory.
Online resources
The lecture slideshows will be available on Moodle as well as a list of research articles from which each student will choose an article for their final evaluation work.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Additionnal module in Biology
