Universität Wien

300143 VO Principles in metazoan systematics, evodevo and evolutionary research (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

From Nov 3 onwards changed to online teaching via Moodle/BBB. Dates remain as announced.

  • Tuesday 06.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Thursday 08.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Tuesday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Thursday 15.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Tuesday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Thursday 22.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Tuesday 27.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Thursday 29.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Tuesday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 05.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 12.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 19.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 26.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Tuesday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
  • Thursday 03.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture deals with problems and concepts in systematic biology, phylogeny, and evolutionary developmental biology (evodevo). Key topics include speciation, homology vs. homoplasy, character evolution, gene expression, segmentation and mesoderm formation. Current and traditional views will be discussed in an evolutionary context using data from recent research.

Assessment and permitted materials

oral exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

good understanding of the topics presented in the lecture

Examination topics

Content of the lecture

Reading list

lecture slides, literature recommendation

Association in the course directory

MZO 1

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:23