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300159 VO Conservation Genetics (2025S)

(Conservation Genetics)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

This course covers in module MNB1 subject area Conservation Genetics.
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Details

Language: German, English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The lecture will take place in lecture room 3 (Hörsaal 3) at the UBB and will be given in English if there is one or more non-German-speaking student(s); otherwise, it will be in German. The slides are in English in either case and will be made available online before the start of the lecture.
Dates of the lecture: March 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 27
Time of the lecture: 16.45 - 18.45
Please note that, because of the dies academicus or because the lecture room is not available, there is NO lecture on the following days: March 12, 19, 20 and 26. I apologise for any inconveniences this may cause.

  • Monday 10.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Tuesday 11.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 13.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Friday 14.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 17.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Tuesday 18.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Friday 21.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Monday 24.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Tuesday 25.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0
  • Thursday 27.03. 16:45 - 18:45 Hörsaal 3, Biologie Djerassiplatz 1, 0.005, Ebene 0

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture is an introduction to the population genetic and evolutionary foundations of what happens in small populations of endangered taxa. Central concepts comprise genetic diversity and its quantification, genetic drift, inbreeding, effective population size as well as anthropogenic impacts (habitat destruction, selective hunting, translocations etc.) and hybridisation. Measures to counteract the loss of genetic diversity will also be discussed. The contents of the lecture will be illustrated by means of examples taken from the scientific literature with a focus on mammals and birds (red deer, rhinos, elephants, tigers, eagles and condors, Eurasian rollers, kakapos, black grouse and others).

Assessment and permitted materials

Written exam. 45 minutes. 10 questions, 10 points each. 100 points in total; in order to pass, you need at least 50 points.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In written exam: a score of 50%.

Examination topics

Content of the lecture. Details will be given during the lecture.

Reading list

Best introduction to the topic: Frankham et al., A Primer of Conservation Genetics.

Association in the course directory

MNB1, MZO4, MEC-9, MES5, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04

Last modified: Mo 04.08.2025 15:06