Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2013/14 |
TSBB-AFM08: MSc Evolutionary and Population Biology |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN EVOLUTIONARY AND
POPULATION BIOLOGY |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP): PG Diploma
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: 50%
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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Academic Year: Taught Units |
| BB50197 | Critical review of literature | 6 Credits |
| BB50198 | Research training & support skills | 12 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
- You must take 7 optional units (42 credits) over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 2 units at level 2 (i.e. coded BB2*) over the year.
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| BB20040 | Concepts in evolution | 6 Credits |
| BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 Credits |
| BB40128 | The evolution of genetic systems | 6 Credits |
| BB40134 | Molecular phylogenetics and evolution | 6 Credits |
| ZZ40005 | Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 4 Unit(s) from the following list: |
- You must take 7 optional units (42 credits) over Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 2 units at level 2 (i.e. coded BB2*) over the year.
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| BB20173 | Behaviour & ecology | 6 Credits |
| BB40140 | Plant biotechnology & the environment | 6 Credits |
| BB40192 | Evolution in deep time | 6 Credits |
| BB40195 | Conservation biology | 6 Credits |
| ZZ40006 | Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
| Students on this programme must carry out a research project in Evolutionary and Population Biology. |
| BB50199 | Research project | 30 Credits |
