Curricula Guides
2012–2013
Archived Curricula Guide 2012–2013
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BIO4390
Major Transitions in Evolution
3
ECTS
Organised by
Master's Degree Programme in Bioinformatics
Person in charge
Csaba Ortutay
Preceding studies
Elementary knowledge of molecular machinery of inheritance (base pairing, transcription, translation). A concept on mechanism of selection and basic knowledge about natural history of life.
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
Institute of Biomedical Technology
Curricula 2011 – 2012
Curricula 2011 – 2012
BIOI4390
Major Transitions in Evolution
3
ECTS
Keywords
Strategic themes:
Internationalisation
Learning outcomes
Overview of most important events in molecular evolution of life.
Contents
Formation of life; Forming of replicators; Forming of chromosomes; Switch from RNA to DNA; The Prokaryotes - Eukaryotes transition; Origin of sexuality; Multicellular organisms; Formation of colonies, societies and the case of languages.
Teaching methods
| Teaching method | Contact | Online |
| Lectures | 20 h | 0 h |
Teaching language
EnglishModes of study
Option
1
Available for:
- Degree Programme Students
- Other Students
- Open University Students
- Doctoral Students
- Exchange Students
Participation in course work
In
English
Oral exam
In
English
Final examination on the lectures and selected parts of the literature.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
Maynard Smith and Szathmáry (1995) The Major Transitions in Evolution.
Belongs to following study modules
Institute of Biomedical Technology
Institute of Biomedical Technology
2012–2013
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
