Conducted in
terms:
2020/21, 2022/23
ISCED code: 0511
ECTS credits:
unknown
Language:
English
Organized by:
Interdisciplinary Doctoral School "Academia Copernicana"
Evolutionary biology 7405-AC-EB-2
Historical and philosophical foundation of modern evolutionary theory
Basics in phylogenetic systematics
Basics in palaeontology, history of life on earth, patterns of anagensis and cladogenesis
Basics in molecular evolution
Population genetics and pattern and processes of selection and adaptation
Mechanisms of speciation
Rise of biological complexity
Evolution of Man
Total student workload
2. Students home work:
- Consultation
- Preparing the exam
5 x 1h = 5h
5 x 2h = 10h
Total 30h
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Has basic knowledge about the history of life and evolutionary mechanisms (K_W07, K_W0715, P1AW_01, P1AW_04), P1AW_05, P1AW_08)
Learning outcomes - skills
Is able to use his knowledge on the evolution of life to correctly assess and interpret morphological and molecular features. (K_U12, P1AU_07, P1AU_08, P1AU_09)
Explains evolutionary and molecular processes with respect to structure and functioning of ecological systems (K_W03, P2AW_01, P2AW_03)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Interprets critically and aware the scientific literature, information from internet and mass media, as well as biological folk wisdom. (K_K02, P1AK_04)
Teaching methods
Lecture and powerpoint presentation
Expository teaching methods
- narration
- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture
- problem-based lecture
- participatory lecture
Exploratory teaching methods
- classic problem-solving
Type of course
(in Polish) przedmiot obowiązkowy
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in biology and systematics
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods:
- presence
- activity
Exam:
61%-70%: 3
71%-75%: 3+
76%-85%: 4
86%-90%: 4+
>90% : 5
Practical placement
not applicable
Bibliography
Futuyma D. Evolution, Sinauer, 3rd edition 2013
Additional literature is given during the lectures.
Additional information
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