Studying at the University of Verona
Free choice courses
From Darwin to molecular genomics (Corso Elettivo) (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S007515
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
1
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS
Period
Corsi elettivi 2° semestre dal Feb 18, 2019 al May 31, 2019.
Learning outcomes
To offer students the scientific and philosophical knowledges which had brought up the reflections which led to the formulation of the "Theory of evolutionism2 by mutation and natural selection (the so called "neodarwinism"). Discuss the main biological and genetic mechanisms responsible for the natural biological variation
Program
Basic concepts in Population Genetics. Allelic and genotipi frequencies. The Hardy-Weinberg principle. Genetic mutations. Natural and sexual selection. Biodiversity and the paradox of the human genome. Genetics and darwinism. The postgenomic era and the precision medicine.
Examination Methods
eligibility based on attendance
Schedules
Tuesdays
March 5th, Room I Lente Didattica
12th, Room I LD
19th, 26th, April 2nd, 2019 - Room G Lente Didattica
Time: 4-6PM
Recommended years: 2nd through the 6th