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	Study programmes 2010-2011 Last update : 11/04/2011
	GEOL0218-2   The principles and methods of evolution Duration :   30h Th Credits/ECTS :   Master in Biology of organism and ecology, in-depth approach, 2nd year Toute l'année 3 Holder(s) :   Edouard Poty Language :   French language Course contents :   Historical background. Species and populations. Role of the natural selection. Speciation. Punctuated equilibrium or phyletic gradualism? Fossil record. Ontogenesis and phylogenesis. Heterochrony . Exemples of specific evolution from the fossil record. Macroevolution. Genetic evolution. Morphological limits of the diversification. Conclusions. Course objective :   Study of the morphological processes of evolution in species. Prerequisites :   Basic knowledge in palaeontology and biology. Organization :   First period of the odd years. Registration for the course has to be made before the end of September 2009, directly to E. Poty. Dates for the course have to be set during the first period. Lecture room is in building B18, Sart Tilman (animal palaeontology, department of geology). Written notes :   Some documents are distributed. Assessment :   Oral exam; Contacts :   Prof. E. Poty, Paléontologie animale et humaine, département de géologie, bât. B18, 4000 Liège, Sart Tilman. Tél. : 04/366.52.83. - e-mail : e.poty@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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