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300511 VO Concepts in Evolutionary Biology (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

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Details

Language: German, English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture will be held in hybrid mode. Date of physical presence will be organized on 09.10. in the COSB Seminarraum.

  • Friday 09.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 16.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 23.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 30.10. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 06.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 13.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 20.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 27.11. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 04.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 11.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 18.12. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 08.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 15.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 22.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3
  • Friday 29.01. 08:30 - 10:00 Hybride Lehre
    Seminarraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture series introduces the theoretical basis and concepts of evolutionary biology. The first part focuses on an historical overview of evolutionary concepts and the various facets of the homology concepts, including their role in reconstructing evolution. The second part is dedicated to concepts in developmental biology and evolution of social systems.

Assessment and permitted materials

Student performance is assessed by a written examination (60 min).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are familiar with the historical changes in evolutionary concepts from greek philosophers to the present day. They gain deeper insight in homology concepts and their role in in evolutionary theory. They are aware of conceptual contributions of delevopmental biology to evolutionary biology and of scientific progress in social system evolution.

Examination topics

lecture

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MZO W-5, MES5, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04,

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