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ZO4810: MOLECULAR ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION (2014-2015)

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Course Overview

Lectures and guided reading help you to develop specialist knowledge in advanced aspects of molecular ecology and evolutionary biology.

Structured learning activities directed by experts in molecular ecology and evolution provide you with exposure to current research into real world problems.

Tutorials and seminars focused on scientific papers develop your communication skills, in relation to logical argumentation, critical analysis and simplifying complex ideas.

Completion of an essay provides you with an opportunity to direct your studies and reinforces your skills in synthesis and written work.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Leslie Noble
  • Dr Catherine Jones

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Molecular ecology is the application of molecular genetic markers to problems in ecology and evolution, encompassing studies on the genetic relationships among individuals, populations and species. The field covers population and evolutionary genetics, behavioural ecology, conservation biology, and genetic exchange within the natural environment. The course will introduce the genetic markers, the techniques and analysis commonly used in this field. Emphasis will be placed upon molecular data acquisition, and statistical or phylogenetic analyses to address questions related to population structure, genetic diversity, speciation, and historical factors that have shaped the distribution and abundance of organisms.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written exam (80%) and continuous assessment (20%). Continuous assessment is based on an essay 4,000 words.

Resit: 1 three-hour written exam (100%).

Formative Assessment

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar and workshop sessions.

Feedback

Each student will receive informal feedback on their essay plan and written feedback and a mark on the essay that is submitted. Students also get a mark for the exam.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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