Computer Science|Finance|Banking and Investment|Mathematical Modelling|Mathematics

MATHEMATICAL &amp; COMPUTATION METHODS OF FINANCE|BOTH THEORY AND NUMERICS ARE PRESENTED

Aims:

This module introduces the applied mathematical and computational aspects of Quantitative Finance.

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of the...

Evolutionary Genetics will provide you with a full introduction to the genetic basis of evolution and adaptation. The module invokes numerous examples drawn...

Evolutionary Genetics will provide you with a full introduction to the genetic basis of evolution and adaptation. The module invokes numerous examples drawn from animal, plant and prokaryotic species to explain the rich interplay between the forces which contribute to evolutionary change in gene frequencies in populations. There is a particular focus on how the levels of genetic variation observed in populations reflect the impact of natural selection, random change and mutation. You will find out how these fundamental processes are related to major topics in evolution including, the resolution of conflicts between individuals over resources, the prevalence of sexual reproduction, speciation and the coevolution of genomes. Lectures will be supported by small-group teaching sessions (tutorials).

Learning Objectives

After completing this module you will be able to:

Link the topic of evolution to other research disciplines, including biodiversity, computational and molecular biology, conservation, ecology and taxonomy
	Solve numerical problems on evolutionary topics including gene frequency change under selection and game theory
	Retrieve and evaluate relevant information from diverse sources including lectures and the scientific literature
	Critically discuss current topics in evolution
Indicative lecture topics – based on module content in 2021/22

Evolution & Mendel
	Selection at a single gene
	Genetic drift
	Selection and drift
	Selection at more than one locus
	Mutation
	Frequency-dependent selection
	Kin selection
	Quantitative characters
	Evolution of sex
	Evolution of quantitative characters
	Phenotypic plasticity
	Multivariate evolution
	Molecular evolution
	Chromosomal evolution
	Evolution of gene regulation
	Sex-specific selection
	Speciation
	Genome dynamics
	Mitochondrial evolution