300515 VO Speciation and coevolution (2010W)

Concepts und case studies

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Monday 28.02.2011 11:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    06.10.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    13.10.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    20.10.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    27.10.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    03.11.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    10.11.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    17.11.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    24.11.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    01.12.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    15.12.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    12.01.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    19.01.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3
    
    Wednesday
    26.01.
    15:00 - 17:00
    Seminarraum 3

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture course deals with processes of speciation and co-evolution in eukaryotes. An overview of principles and theories is complemented by detailed presentations of case studies, introducing current research projects at the focus "Evolution" of the Faculty of Life Sciences. Topics covered include: species concepts, isolating mechanisms, hybridization, polyploidy, asexual speciation, geographical parthenogenesis, theory of co-evolution, interactions between plants and herbivores, ant-plant interactions, pollination biology, mimicry, interactions between fungi, photoautotrophs and animals.

Assessment and permitted materials

Written examination (choice between English and German)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding basic theories of speciation and coevolution; knowledge of current research on these topics.

Examination topics

Lecture course

Reading list

Coyne, J. A., Orr, H. A. 2004. Speciation. Sinauer.
Thompson, J. N. 2005. The Geographic Mosaic of Coevolution. University of Chicago Press.

Association in the course directory

MEV 1, MZO W-5

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