300515 VO Speciation and coevolution (2012W)
Concepts und case studies
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MI 15:15-16:45 Uhr im SR 3, UZA I, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien
Beginn: 03.10.2012
Beginn: 03.10.2012
Details
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 30.01.2013 15:00 - 16:00 Seminarraum 3
- Wednesday 27.02.2013 11:00 - 12:00 Seminarraum 3
- Wednesday 10.04.2013
Lecturers
Classes
Currently no class schedule is known.
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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, 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.
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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