We will cover aspects of evolutionary biology, with a focus on evolutionary ecology and genomics. Each week, there will be an introductory lecture, followed by a paper discussion.
1. Adaptive and non-adaptive evolution (BV):
a. Deleterious and beneficial mutations
b. Origin of new genes and functions
2. Evolution of non-coding sequences (BV):
a. Genome size evolution and complexity
b. Transposable elements and non-coding RNAs
3. Speciation (BV)
4. Evolution of sociality and cooperation (SC)
5. Sexual selection and the evolution of dimorphic traits (SC)
6. Host parasite interactions and symbioses (SC)
Target group: The course is primarily aimed at students with a molecular biology background who are interested in molecular and organismal evolution, but students from other fields are welcome.
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Evaluation: Every week, students will write a short essay on a selected paper. Each student will also present an article to the rest of the class once during the course. There is no additional exam
Teaching format: Each week, there will be an introductory lecture, followed by a paper discussion.
ECTS: 3 Year: 2020
Track segment(s):
BIO-EVO Biology - Evolutionary and Population Biology
Teacher(s):
Sylvia Cremer Beatriz Vicoso
Teaching assistant(s):
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- Teacher: Sylvia Cremer
- Teacher: Beatriz Vicoso
- Teaching Assistant: Barbara CASILLAS