Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | ||
Evolution Biology | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Biology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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US-B2-SCBIOL-011-M | Compulsory UE | GHISBAIN Guillaume | S869 - Zoologie |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Français | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3.00 | 1st term |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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S-BIOG-010 | Evolution Biology (theoretical part) | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | |
S-BIOG-456 | Evolution Biology (practical part) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 |
Programme component | ||
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US-B1-SCBIOL-001-M General Biology - part I | ||
US-B1-SCBIOL-011-M General Biology - part II |
Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the end of this course, the student will have acquired a global vision of the mechanisms of evolution and will have developed multidisciplinary knowledge in genetics and population biology.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
The theoretical and practical courses provide the foundations of evolutionary biology. It introduces students to the following concepts: the history of evolutionary science; heredity and genetic mixing; the concept of population; the Logistic Model; the genetic origin of intraspecific variation; atavism and vestigial structures; natural selection and adaptation; artificial selection; domestication syndrome; sexual selection; population genetics; genetic drift; emergence of sexuality; species concept; mechanisms of speciation; mechanisms of co-evolution; evolution of sociality; epigenetics; evolution during the Anthropocene.
Prior Experience
A thorough knowledge of the notions seen in the 1st year General Biology course is strongly recommended.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
The examination of the theoretical part is oral, the practical part is written.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment
The oral examination on the subject taught accounts for 75% of the grade of the UE. The written exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 25%.
Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
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Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment
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Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
The oral examination on the subject taught accounts for 75% of the grade of the UE. The written exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 25%.
Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment
The oral examination on the subject taught accounts for 75% of the grade of the UE. The written exam on the subject seen during the practical work accounts for 25%.
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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S-BIOG-010 |
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S-BIOG-456 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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S-BIOG-010 |
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S-BIOG-456 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-BIOG-010 | The slides presented during the course will be made available on Moodle. |
S-BIOG-456 | Powerpoint presentations available on Moodle |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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S-BIOG-010 | Not applicable |
S-BIOG-456 | / |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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S-BIOG-010 | Thomas, Lefèvre, Raymond, Biologie évolutive, de Boeck. |
S-BIOG-456 | / |