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Archived Curricula Guide 2008–2009
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BIOI4360 Major transitions in evolution 3 ECTS
Organised by
Bioinformatics
Person in charge
Csaba Ortutay
Planned organizing times
Period(s) I II III IV
2008–2009 X
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.

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

English

Modes of study

Final examination on the lectures and selected parts of the literature.

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Recommended year of study

1. year spring

Study materials

Maynard Smith and Szathmáry (1995) The Major Transitions in Evolution.

Belongs to following study modules

Institute of Medical Technology
Optional studies (Bioinformatics)
2008–2009
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
BIOI4360 Major transitions in evolution
Institute of Medical Technology