701-1413-01L Ecological Genetics
Semester | Autumn Semester 2016 |
Lecturers | A. Widmer, M. Fischer |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Abstract | This course focuses on fundamental concepts and methods in ecological genetics. Topics covered include genetic diversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation. |
Objective | Students will be able - to assess and propose methods to study pertinent questions in ecological genetics - to combine knowledge from different disciplines, including population and quantitative genetics, ecology and evolution - to analyse evolutionary processes in natural populations |
Content | Concepts and methods for the study of genetic diversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation. |
Lecture notes | Handouts will be provided electronically. |
Prerequisites / Notice | Recommendation: We recommend that you also follow the course 701-1413-00L - Population and Quantitative Genetics either in advance or in parallel. |