| Description |
How and where did life evolve? On Earth or Mars or elsewhere? This course will discuss the evolution of the molecules that sustain life (DNA, RNA and proteins) at both the micro and macroevolutionary levels. We will explore the role of these molecules in the origin and continued evolution of life. Topics inlcude the origin of eukaryotes and organelles, the evolution of development, comparative genomics, molecular population genetics, quantitative genetics and human evolution. Two 90-minute lectures, one preceptorial. |