APS121 Evolution (10 credits)

Year Running: 2016/2017

Credit level: F4

Pre Uni Qualification

A-Level Biology or Equivalent Scientific Qualification

Description

This course presents evolution as the central unifying theme of modern biology. It begins with a brief overview of the origin of life and important events in the early history of life on earth. It goes on to explore evolutionary mechanisms: essentially how evolution works. The course finishes with three case studies in evolution.

Reading List

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type	Hours
Independent	71.0
Lab	9.0
Lecture	18.0
Other	2.0

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type	Duration	% of formal assessment	Semester
Exam	2.0	100 %	S1

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.