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Sex, Genes and Evolution (BIOL0020)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Life Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Biosciences
Credit value
15
Restrictions
A background in evolutionary biology and preferably genetics is essential (BIOL0011 or equivalent). Please contact the module organiser if you have any questions. If required, priority will be given in the following order: 鈥� Students taking Genetics and Zoology, other Biological Sciences degrees, or who have taken BIOL0011 (Evolutionary Genetics) 鈥� Other students are welcome to join the course, and in previous years have come from a range of degree courses, including Natural Sciences, Human Sciences and Biomedical Sciences. 鈥� The module capacity is set at 50 students.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

鈥楽ex, Genes and Evolution鈥� will introduce students to an advanced understanding of current scientific research in evolutionary genetics, concentrating on (a) the evolution of sex and its consequences, (b) evolutionary conflicts between individuals and genes within individuals and (c) the origins of eukaryotic complexity.

The module is designed to attract students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Through lectures and small group tutorials, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the major topics of debate in evolutionary genetics such as:

  • the basic forces giving rise to social behaviour
  • how cooperative behaviour arises between genes within an organism
  • the evolutionary impact of selfish genetic elements
  • the principles behind the origin of sexes
  • the origin of major eukaryotic adaptations
  • evolution of mito-nuclear interactions
  • the role of lateral gene transfer in bacteria and the transition to meiotic sex
  • meiotic drive and transposable element evolution
  • the origin and evolution of sex chromosomes

Learning Objectives

  • You will discover how theoretical and experimental investigation have contributed to understanding
  • Learn how to read and critically understand primary research papers
  • Learn how to analyse and interpret data
  • Learn how to write short essays using primary research papers.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
48
Module leader
Professor Andrew Pomiankowski
Who to contact for more information
a.pomiankowski@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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