Universität Wien

300136 VO Population Genetics (2013W)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

MO 16.30-18.00 Uhr im SR 3, UZA I, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien, Beginn: 07.10.2013
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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 07.10. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 14.10. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 21.10. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 28.10. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 04.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 11.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 18.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 25.11. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 02.12. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 09.12. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 16.12. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 13.01. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 20.01. 16:30 - 18:00 Seminarraum 3
  • Monday 27.01. 16:30 - 18:00 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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