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Syllabus PNS0130 Evolution – effects on genes, individuals and populations, 4.0 credits Syllabus approved: 2015-09-15 Subject: Biology Marking scale: Pass / Failed The requirements for attaining different grades are described in the course assessment criteria which are contained in a supplement to the course syllabus. Current information on assessment criteria shall be made available at the start of the course. Prerequisites: No special requirements. The course is primarily for PhD students within the SLU Graduate Schools "Organism Biology" and "Ecology - basics and applications", but will be open for all interested PhD students/researchers. Objective: After the course, students are expected to be able to review the nature of population genetic and evolutionary processes and discuss their impact on genes, individuals and populations. Content Aspects that will be covered include population genetic processes (i.e. selection, genetic drift and gene flow, mutation), molecular evolution, epigenetic mechanisms and speciation. Basic concepts and underlying mechanisms will be covered alongside with an introduction to the methods and tools that are used in these research areas. Exercises, discussions and individual assignments will help participants to integrate acquired knowledge in their own research projects. Literature/links: Articles and handouts Examination: Attendance at all scheduled activities and approved individual assignment Additional information The course is organized jointly by Anna Lundhagen (Ecology), Magnus Karlsson (Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology), Sofia Berlin Kolm (Plant Biology) and Mattias Thelander (Plant Biology) on behalf of the research schools "Organism Biology" and "Ecology – Basics and Applications". Responsible department Department of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics Location Uppsala