Key facts
Course details for 2006 cohort
Level 3 - 15 credits - spring term
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Course description
Course outline
Topics in evolutionary theory provides an introduction to the mathematical theory of evolution, and then proceeds to look in some detail at a number of special evolutionary topics. Course material includes study of selection, mutation, genetic drift, and recombination. Special topics may vary between years, but they usually include study of group selection, game theory, the evolution of sex, altruism, and the origin of life.
Pre-requisite
There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but please be aware that the development of mathematical skills will be emphasised during the course.
Assessments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 15.00% | |
| Test | Spring Week 3 | 0.00% |
| Test | Spring Week 5 | 0.00% |
| Test | Spring Week 7 | 0.00% |
| Test | Spring Week 10 | 0.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Summer Term (2 hours) | 85.00% |
Resit mode of assessment
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Summer Vacation (2 hours ) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
Teaching methods
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | LECTURE | 1 hour | 4444444444 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Contact details
Dr Joel Peck
Assess convenor, Convenor
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/biology/profile8128.html