Universität Wien

300515 VO Speciation and coevolution (2017W)

Concepts und case studies

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
Moodle

Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesdays 15:15-16:45, Seminarraum 3, UZA1, Biozentrum Althanstraße, starting 4 October 2017

  • Wednesday 04.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 11.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 18.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 25.10. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 08.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 15.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 22.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 29.11. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 06.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 13.12. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 10.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 17.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 24.01. 15:15 - 16:45 Seminarraum 3
  • Wednesday 31.01. 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).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

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, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04, MES5

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