Learning outcomes

This course will cover the basics of evolutionary theories. This will be applied to historical and contemporary taxa through lectures and in-class exercises.

Goals

Understand evolutionary theories and their evidence.

Content

This course will cover the major themes of evolutionary biology. This will include:

- The principles of natural selection

- Reconstructing phylogenies

- Mutation and genetic variation

- Migration, genetic drift, nonrandom mating

- Adaptation

- Sexual selection

- Evolution and human health

- Evolution and development

Assessment method

Students will be evaluated based on performance in written examinations, in-class exercises, and discussions.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelier en sciences biologiques Standard 0 2
Bachelier en sciences biologiques Standard 3 2