Molecular methods in ecology and evolution -W 1400-235MMEE-W
The aim of the course is to provide students with tools necessary
for designing and performing molecular experiments in ecology
and evolution with an emphasis on an ability to design own
experiments from scratch for novel species. The course covers
wide variety of techniques, from old-fashioned microsatellites to
cutting-edge genomics. The lecture presents the background of
population genetics and genomics, genomic imprints of selection
or specific applications such as environmental DNA.
Topics: Genetic markers. Mutations, genetic drift, Hardy-
Weinberg equilibrium and its consequences. Neutral theory and
signatures of selection. Population structure, migrations.
Phylogeography. Conservation genetics, introgression,
hybridization. Evolutionary genomics, genome architecture.
Evolvability.
Mode
Requirements
Course coordinators
Course dedicated to a programme
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
K_W07 Understands relationship between non-model organisms
and knows what tools allow to study this topic.
K_W08 Understands why advances statistical tools are used in
molecular ecology
K_W09 Knows bioinformatic tools used in molecular ecology
and evolutionary biology.
K_K06 Follows ethical code in research.
K_K07 Educates oneself, seeks new information, and improves
own knowledge.
Skills
K-U01 Can select and use techniques appropriate to the
molecular ecology research questions.
K_U05 Can use statistical methods and informatic tools required
in molecular ecology
K_U07 Can plan and execute experiments requiring advanced
molecular tools. Is capable of critical selection of the required
tools.
Social skills
K_K03 Can explain importance and outcomes of the molecular
ecology to the broad audience.
Assessment criteria
re: written exam
Bibliography
AD Cutter. A primer of molecular population genetics. Oxford
University Press 2019
DL Hartl, AG Clark Principles of population genetics. Oxford
University Press 2006
Beebee T, Rowe G. An introduction to molecular ecology.
Oxford University Press 2004
AJ Bakre. Molecular methods in ecology. Blackwell Science Ltd
2000.
R Frankham, JD Ballou, DA Briscoe. Introduction to
conservation genetics. Cambridge University Press 2003
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