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.
Overview of most important events in molecular evolution of life.
Sisältö
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.
Toteutustavat
Opetustapa
Paikalla
Verkossa
Luento-opetus
20 t
0 t
Opetuskieli
englanti
Vaadittavat opintosuoritukset
Final examination on the lectures and selected parts of the literature.
Arviointi
Numerolla 1-5.
Suositellut suoritusajankohdat
1. vuoden kevät
Kirjallisuus/Oppimateriaali
Maynard Smith and Szathmáry (1995) The Major Transitions in Evolution.