New courses: Life on Our Planet and Classic Papers in Evolutionary Biology

Life on Our Planet (Barton, Muller)

Course Academic Credits: 3 ECTS

Time and Place: Nov 24th 2025 - Jan. 28th 2026, Central Bldg / O1 / Mondi 3 (I01.O1.010), ISTA

Content: This course would complement "Life in the Universe", by giving a perspective on the history of the Earth and the evolution of its diverse life. The aim is to explain both the history of our planet, and the fundamental processes that shaped it, providing a context for our current plight. We would emphasise the inter-connections between geology, climate, and biology. 

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Course number: C_BIO-1003_F25

Classic Papers in Evolutionary Biology (Barton)

Course Academic Credits: 3 ECTS

Time and Place: Nov 25th 2025 - Jan. 29th 2026, Central Bldg / 01 / Mondi 4 (01.01.011), ISTA

Content: As a field, evolutionary biology is remarkably diverse, ranging from taxonomy to theoretical population genetics, and from paleontology through to experimental evolution. In developing the reading list we have attempted to both follow the historical development of the field, and to highlight those works that have had an important impact on evolutionary thinking. The ultimate goal of the course is to provide students with an in depth introduction to a variety of topics in evolutionary biology, and encourage independent exploration of the literature. The course also focuses on providing the important experience of giving oral presentations and scientific writing.

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Course number: C_BIO-502_F25