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Course code: BIS10058f14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Evolution
Major: Bioinformatics
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 4
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Leonid Rekovets
Language of instruction: Polish
1. The course exclusively in Polish, with a possibility of support in English

Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W1 - He knows thestages (levels) of plants and animal’s development, the principles of evolution of live organisms.[BI_W01] W2- Hehasgeneral knowledge about the mechanisms and factors of evolution.[BI_W07] W3- He knows and understands the mechanisms of micro and macro evolution, has knowledge of the molecular-genetic basis of evolution.[BI_W07, BI_W08] W4- He is wellversed in modern theories of evolution, has knowledge in laws of evolution and evolutionary terminology.[BI_W05]. Skills: U1- Properlypractice basic methods of evolutionary research in nature and in experiment.[BI_U08] U2- Hedescribes thephenomenon of evolutional manifestations in nature.[BI_U10] U3- He knows simple computer programs connected with phylogenesis and evolution of organisms.[BI_U13] U4- He knowstheprinciples and specifics of holding discussions based on the knowledge of evolution.[BI_U11]. Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): K1- He demonstratesunderstanding of the evolutionary processes in nature.[BI_K04] K2- Is aware of theresponsibility for the realization of evolutionary knowledge in society.[BI_K04] K3- He understandsthe scientific and social value in promoting the idea of evolution.[BI_K06]

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Prerequisites: botany, zoology, genetics

Course content: Evolution –general biological phenomenon, the history of the formation of the idea of evolution, Darwin's theory of evolution, the history of the life formation, the history of the development of biota, the factors and mechanisms of evolution, molecular-genetic principles of evolution, synthetic theory of evolution, adaptation genesis and macroevolution, progression and regression in the evolution, evolution in onto and phylogenesis, law and regularity of evolution, the modern theory of evolution.

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