Teaching code

4S007515

Teacher

Alberto Turco

Coordinator

Alberto Turco

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/03 - MEDICAL GENETICS

Period

2° semestre dal Feb 22, 2021 al May 28, 2021.

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

To provide the student with relevant scientific information on Darwinian evolutionary theories, as well as the social and historical context and settings in which Charles Darwin lived and studied. It is important to underline how in biology and biomedicine everything must be interpreted and explained in a Darwinian way (mutation and natural selection). Explain how, with increasing knowledge, from classical Darwinism we came to the "neodarwinism", integrating the basic knowledge with the most recent discoveries of genetics and molecular biology.

Program

Initial observations of Darwin on biodiversity. The around-the-world trip on the Beagle. Formulation of ideas and theory of the origin of the species. Influence of Darwin's thought on the whole philosophy of science of the time. Outline of population genetics: Hardy-Weinberg law. Celebration of Darwin Day.

Examination Methods

Eligibility based on percentage of attendance: online Moodle-based learning

Time, dates
Tuesdays March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6, 2021
(5.30PM-7.30PM)


Eligible for students enrolled in the 2nd year thru 6th