300511 VO Concepts in Evolutionary Biology (2023W)

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Language: German, English

Examination dates

Friday 19.01.2024 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1 Friday 08.03.2024 11:30 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1 Friday 19.04.2024 11:30 - 12:30 Seminarraum 1.7, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.010, Ebene 1

Lecturers

Gerhard Steiner

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Friday
    06.10.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    13.10.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    20.10.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    27.10.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    03.11.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    10.11.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    17.11.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    24.11.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    01.12.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    15.12.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1
    
    Friday
    12.01.
    13:15 - 14:45
    Seminarraum 1.2, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.004, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture series introduces the theoretical basis and concepts of evolutionary biology. The first part focuses on an historical overview of evolutionary concepts and the various facets of the homology concepts, including their role in reconstructing evolution. The second part is dedicated to concepts in developmental biology and evolution of social systems.

Assessment and permitted materials

Student performance is assessed by a written examination (60 min).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students are familiar with the historical changes in evolutionary concepts from greek philosophers to the present day. They gain deeper insight in homology concepts and their role in in evolutionary theory. They are aware of conceptual contributions of delevopmental biology to evolutionary biology and of scientific progress in social system evolution.

Examination topics

lectures and presentations

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MZO W3, MES5, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MZO4

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