Universität Wien

300136 VO Population Genetics (2011W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 03.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 10.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 17.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 24.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 31.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 07.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 14.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 21.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 28.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 05.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 12.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 09.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 16.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 23.01. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture course presents elementary population genetics and quantitative genetics, and their implications for evolutionary biology, animal and plant breeding, and medicine. Topics include fundamentals of mathematical theory, classical case studies of experimental population genetics, as well as molecular methods. According to the interests of participants, current research on diverse subjects is discussed, including human genomics and applied topics such as forensic genetics, conservation biology and resistance evolution.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination (in German); contributions to the course (presentation and discussion) will also be considered in the assessment.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding principles of population genetics and their relevance for evolutionary theory, knowledge of important methods in this field. Consideration of the relevance of current genetic research for human society. Gaining practice in dealing with scientific literature.

Examination topics

Lecture course, with optional presentations by the students

Reading list


Association in the course directory

LA-BU 204

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