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Semester 1
Biology 2B: Genetics and Evolution (BILG08025)
Subject
Biology
College
SCE
Credits
20
Normal Year Taken
2
Delivery Session Year
2023/2024
Pre-requisites
Course Summary
This course will cover core concepts in genetics and evolutionary biology including DNA replication, repair and recombination, the origin of hereditary variation, inheritance and expression of genetic information, genetic analysis techniques, genetic and phenotypic diversity, natural selection, the origin of species, evo-devo, methods of phylogeny construction, major evolutionary events and coevolution.
Course Description
The course will give students an understanding of core concepts in genetics and evolutionary biology, and provide training in the scientific method, data interpretation, problem solving, and quantitative skills.
Assessment Information
Written Exam 40%, Coursework 60%, Practical Exam 0%
Additional Assessment Information
In course assessment 60%Exam (comprising MCQs and problem questions) 40%
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