Genetic dynamics (UNamur)

nsbio2129  2017-2018 

Genetic dynamics (UNamur)
3 credits
22.0 h
Q1
Language
English
Prerequisites
Basics of molecular genetics
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Viral, prokaryotic and eukaryotic (nuclear and extranuclear) genomes undergo various modifications at different levels. These modifications result in important genome dynamics modulating survival and evolutionary processes. The main goal of this module is to address several aspects of this dynamic.
 

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
review articles provided on webcampus
Teaching methods
This module is divided in different sessions where 1) invited speakers will present their research, 2) the professor will present recent scientific data through the analysis of scientific papers.
Evaluation methods
During the second part of specific sessions, groups of students will present in 20-30 minutes a scientific article of their choice related to the subject addressed during this session. Quotation will depend on the quality of the presentation and of their answers to questions.
Bibliography
Le contenu de ce cours varie d'une année à l'autre en fonction des centres d'intérêt des intervenants extérieurs
Faculty or entity
BIOL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Biology of Organisms and Ecology