Universität Wien

300515 VO Speciation and coevolution (2013W)

Concepts und case studies

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

MI 15:15-16:45 Uhr im SR 3, UZA I, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien

Beginn: 02.10.2013
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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 02.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 09.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 16.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 23.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 30.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 06.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 13.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 20.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 27.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 04.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 11.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 18.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 08.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 15.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 22.01. 15:15 - 16:45 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. 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).
1.) Wed 29.01.2014 15.15-16.00, Seminarraum 3, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, Z2.027 1.OG
2.) Thu 27.02.2014 10.00-11.00, Seminarraum 3, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, Z2.027 1.OG
3.) Mon 24.03.2014 16.00-17.00, Seminarraum 3, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, Z2.027 1.OG

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

MBO 7, MEV 1, MZO W-5

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