Download Syllabus PNS0130 Evolution – effects on genes, individuals and

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