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300113 UE Molecular Evolution and Genomics (2025W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 02.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 09.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 16.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 23.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 30.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 06.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 13.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 20.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 27.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 04.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 11.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 18.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 08.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 15.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 22.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1
  • Thursday 29.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Seminarraum 1.6, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 1.011, Ebene 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course offers an exciting journey into the molecular processes that shape genetic diversity, exploring how this diversity is maintained, selected, and transformed through time. Students will uncover the patterns that drive evolution at the genetic level while gaining hands-on experience with the powerful tools scientists use to study these processes.

A special emphasis will be placed on paleogenomics—the study of ancient DNA—which allows us to peer directly into the past and reveal how genetic diversity has shifted across thousands of years. By bridging modern genetics with ancient evidence, students will see how cutting-edge molecular approaches can illuminate evolutionary history, human adaptation, and even the rise and fall of species.

The course will be taught through real-world examples, case studies, and active group work. Students will collaborate on research-style questions, simulating the process of scientific discovery and critical thinking. This approach ensures that learning is both dynamic and applied, preparing participants to not only understand genetic diversity but also to actively investigate it in modern and ancient contexts.

Assessment and permitted materials

The course is going to be evaluated with a project that the students are going to prepare as well as one assignment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum of 80% of assistance is required for the course evaluation

Examination topics

The examination topics will be the lessons and material discussed during the lessons, all the basis can be found in the material provided and discussed in the lessons.

Reading list

The literature of this course will be a set of scientific papers that will be illustrative of the discussed material, such papers will be sent to the students.

Association in the course directory

MAN 3, MEC-9, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MZO4

Last modified: Mo 27.07.2026 09:27