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BIOL369: Vertebrate Evolution
Evolution is a dynamic process that has occurred over many millions of years (deep evolution) or in recent times (contemporary evolution). This unit considers the major events in vertebrate evolution: invertebrate chordate to vertebrate; jawless to jawed; water to land; ectothermy to endothermy; and land to air. The newly emerging synthesis of evolutionary and developmental biology is having considerable impact on current vertebrate evolutionary theory, as are molecular techniques for constructing phylogenics. These topics are discussed in lectures in relation to deep and contemporary evolution of vertebrate groups. Lecture topics also include current aspects such a developments in evolution of vertebrate behaviours, macro-evolution and human evolution. The practical work focuses on phylogenics, and comparative anatomy and morphology of representative vertebrate groups to reinforce lecture themes.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 6 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year Xc2 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the second half-year X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 3-4 September; 19-20 September; 29 October) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Michelle Power |
| Prerequisites: |
BIOL208(P) |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
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