THE CHILD AND COMMUNITY|BABY FOLLOW UP|YOUNG CHILD|ADOLESCENTS

Summary

This module has 2 components: i) Baby follow-up (0-6 months) where you will study the development of a baby born in Term 1 and the impact of their...

‘Sex, Genes and Evolution’ will introduce students to an advanced understanding of current scientific research in evolutionary genetics,...

‘Sex, Genes and Evolution’ will introduce students to an advanced understanding of current scientific research in evolutionary genetics, concentrating on (a) the evolution of sex and its consequences, (b) evolutionary conflicts between individuals and genes within individuals and (c) the origins of eukaryotic complexity.

The module is designed to attract students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Through lectures and small group tutorials, you will be given the opportunity to learn about the major topics of debate in evolutionary genetics such as:

the basic forces giving rise to social behaviour
	how cooperative behaviour arises between genes within an organism
	the evolutionary impact of selfish genetic elements
	the principles behind the origin of sexes
	the origin of major eukaryotic adaptations
	variation in sex determination
	the role of lateral gene transfer in bacteria and the transition to meiotic sex
	meiotic drive and transposable element evolution
	the origin and evolution of sex chromosomes
Learning Objectives

You will discover how theoretical and experimental investigation have contributed to understanding
	Learn how to read and critically understand primary research papers
	Learn how to write short essays using primary research papers.

CONDUCTING RESEARCH| WRITING SCIENCE|PRESENTATION SKILLS|DATA ANALYSIS|LITERATURE REFERENCING

The ability to effectively conduct scientific research, write engaging essays, confidently present key findings and publicly debate new ideas, are crucial...

AIMS

The module aims to provide a broad outline and general explanatory framework for current views of the sequence and processes of change which led...