Advanced course in population genetics to introduce modern research topics. The course consists of six modules on i) selection inference sweeps ii) gene expression iii) speciation genetics / hybrid zones iv) quantitative genetics v) selfish elements vi) comparative genomics / phylogenomics. Each module is taught by a different expert from various institutions in Vienna, providing students with an overview of active research topics. Modules are structured in an intro lecture and two seminar units. Seminars are based on key research papers, computational tools and/or biological data to provide a first-hand insight into current research themes.
Target group: None
Prerequisites: The modules require some basic knowledge of population genetics, on the level of an intro lecture into population genetics. Interested students who have never attended a population genetics course should contact J. Hermisson in advance for additional preparatory literature. All six assignments need to be fulfilled and contribute with equal weight to the final grade. A “fail” grade in at most one assignment is admitted to pass the course
Evaluation: None
Teaching format: None
ECTS: 6 Year: 2021
Teacher(s):
Nicholas Barton
Teaching assistant(s):
If you want to enroll to this course, please click: REGISTER
- Teacher: Nick BARTON