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On completion of this module students should be able to:
- Appreciate the complexities associated with constructing Molecular Phylogenies.
- Interpret and critically evaluate the literature within the field.
- Understand the methodogies in the construction of both morphological and molecular phylogenies.
- Review critically unseen research material and summarise the key methods and findings.
- Have an appreciation of mammalian evolutionary history and molecular phylogenetics contribution to it.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 12 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 93 |
Total | 125 |
This is an advanced module and requires a detailed knowledge of Genetics and Molecular Biology. Students should have taken at least two modules at Level 3 in related disciplines.
The Evolutionary Biology Module (ZOOL 30030) is highly recommended.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
The project will be discussed in class. Tutors will discuss project and methodology pre-final task. Student can receive individual feedback, post assessment.
Name | Role |
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Dr Graham Hughes | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4 | Mon 11:00 - 11:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4 | Tues 14:00 - 14:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 4 | Wed 12:00 - 12:50 |