(in Polish) Mechanisms of Evolution 320-ERS-1MOEL
Substantive content:
1.Sources of variation. Methods for determining variation in populations.
2.Assumptions of Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
3.Genetic drift and its consequences in small and large populations. Bottleneck and founder effect.
4.Natural selection: directional, stabilizing, disruptive and apostatic selection.
5.Kin selection and altruism.
6.How do new species arise? The process and modes of speciation.
7.Species concepts and limitations in their use.
8.Human evolution: fossil records and molecular evidence.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Forms and conditions of credit:
- attendance
- active participation in laboratory work
- test
Bibliography
Literature:
Antón SC, Potts R, Aiello LC. 2014. Evolution of early Homo: An integrated biological perspective. Science, 345(6192).
Futuyma DJ. 2005. Evolution. Sinauer, Sunderland USA.
Ridley M. 2004. Evolution. Blackwell Publishing
Sobel JM, Chen GF, Watt LR, Schemske DW. 2010. The biology of speciation. Evolution: International Journal of organic evolution, 64(2), 295-315.
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