This course will introduce students to key concepts of evolutionary biology. We will use both theoretical lectures and hands-on exercises to learn the basis of the theories and how to apply them to contemporary sciences.
Outline of topics:
The theory of evolution and Natural Selection
Genetics, Mutation and Inheritance
Populations and species concepts
Sexual selection, the evolution of sexes
Human evolution
Applying evolution
Assessment in this course will be based on both participation in exercises during the course and the end-of-semester exam (written, in English)
Suggested textbooks:
1. Biologie by Raven et al (available in French or English)
ISBN:2807306152
2. Evolutionary Analysis by Herron & Freeman (in English).
ISBN: 9780321616678 (any edition is ok)