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BIO105-1 Genetics and Evolution

Bachelor's Programme in Biology , Biology, 1-year Programme

Spring

Norwegian

After having completed the course the student is expected to have a basic knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms and processes in cells and organisms which govern heredity and lead to biological diversification.

The course provides students with a basic introduction to genetics and evolution. Topics include Mendelian genetics; DNA structure, replication and synthesis; transcription of the genetic code; translation and proteins; gene mutations, DNA repair; regulation of gene expression; recombinant DNA technology; biotechnology; adaptive evolution; neutral evolution; population genetics; speciation; evolution of sex and sexual selection; the origin and history of life; systematics, phylogeny and cladistics; the evolution of man. This course provides a good basis for teaching of courses at junior high school and high school levels.

Instruction is comprised of lectures and laboratory exercises. The students are required to participate actively in the laboratory exercises and submit compulsory reports.

The report from the laboratory exercises must beapproved before students are allowed to take the exam.

2 hours individual, written examination included a multiple choice test. Graded marks.

Theoretical and practical.

Bachelor and one year programme.

See course structure diagram.

Assistant Professor Finn Klausen

Avalible on request.

Face-to-face

The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

BIO1110- 1 - 4 ECTS credits
BIO1110- 2 - 4 ECTS credits
BIO1130- 1 - 2 ECTS credits
BIO1130- 2 - 2 ECTS credits

Yes.

Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2009-10
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