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Università degli Studi di Parma
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UNIT IN BEHAVIOURAL GENETICS
cod. 1000292

Academic year 2008/09
1° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Zoologia (BIO/05)
Field
Discipline biologiche e biologiche applicate
Type of training activity
Characterising
24 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
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Learning objectives

The course has been designed to provide students with the most up-to-date scientific information concerning the application of molecular markers of DNA to the comprehension of behavioural biology.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in genetics, zoology and ethology.

Course unit content

Genome, evolution and behaviour. Nature and nurture. Molecular markers and their application to behavioural biology. Molecular fingerprinting. Transgenic animals. Genes involved in metabolism of neurotransmitters. Molecular fundaments of anxiety, depression and aggressiveness in different mammalian taxa. Microsatellites and reproductive homing.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Most recent scientific articles provided by teaching staff.

Teaching methods

<p>Strict intercation between students and teaching staff based on both oral lessons by the professor and seminar lessons organized by students as a possible evaluation tool.</p>

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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