OVERVIEW

The teaching of Genetics and Biology of populations deals with the mechanisms that characterize the micro-evolutionary processes of animal organisms. The Genetics module has the function of providing basic knowledge on the mechanisms of hereditary transmission of phenotypic traits and on mutations. Population Biology has the main meaning of examining the processes that intervene at the level of individual animal populations and that determine their evolution over time and space.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Genetics aims to provide students with basic knowledge on the mechanisms of hereditary transmission of phenotypic traits and on mutations. Population Biology aims to investigate the main aspects related to demographic structure, space-temporal dynamics and conservation of animal populations and metapopulations in an evolutionary perspective. The genetic-molecular approach, correlated with the biogeographical one, should make students capable of developing critical and analytical skills useful for future studies and research in the evolutionary biological field.

PREREQUISITES

There are no specific requirements for Genetic. Requirements for Population Biology are basic knoledges on animal reproduction and Genetic.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

Class schedule

GENETICS AND POPULATION BIOLOGY