ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

Course Description

This course will provide students with an overview of evolutionary and ecological models. The effects of developments in molecular evolution, the diversity of life in an evolutionary framework, and the foundations of ecology will be emphasized, as well as the principles of evolution, ecosystem concepts, and human-induced problems. It will describe the main patterns of evolutionary change, including selection and drift, describing and interpreting phylogenies, understanding how reproductive isolation arises and how new species emerge, describing evolution at the genetic and genomic levels, understanding the history of life forms on earth, individuals and population genetics, explaining how species interact (competition, mutualism, predation, etc.), understanding how communities stay together and biodiversity, describing ecosystem processes (nutrient cycling, decomposition).

ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY

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Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Evolutionary Biology of Species (Oxford Series in Ecology and Evolution) Timothy G. Barraclough
2. 02 Blackwell's Concise Encyclopedia of Ecology by Peter P. Calow (Editor) ISBN: 0632048727 Publication Date: 1999
3. 03 Encyclopedia of Environmental Biology by William A. Nierenberg (Editor-In-Chief) ISBN: 0122267303 Publication Date: 1995

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Explain main models of evolutionary change, including selection and drift SOLO 4
2. L02 Define and interpret phylogenies SOLO 3
3. L03 Discuss how reproductive isolation arises and new species arise SOLO 5
4. L04 Review evolution at the genetic and genomic levels SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
2. P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
3. P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
4. P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
5. P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
6. P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
7. P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
8. P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
9. P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
10. P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
11. P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.

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