Modulekode | ZEN 362 |
Kwalifikasie | Undergraduate |
Fakulteit | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module-inhoud | This module focuses on micro and macro-evolutionary processes and patterns, from the population level (selection, drift, general population genetics) to clines, subspecies and species. Phylogeography, phylogenetic reconstruction, taxonomy and the genetic and developmental constraints operating at the different levels, are addressed. This module forms the basis for understanding and attaining sustainable development goals 14 and 15 (protection/conservation of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems), and acknowledges the importance of biodiversity for the sustainability of our own species. |
Modulekrediete | 18.00 |
Programme | |
Service modules | Faculty of Education |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 2 practicals per week, 4 lectures per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Zoology and Entomology |
Period of presentation | Quarter 3 |
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