This course focuses on fundamental concepts and methods in ecological genetics. Topics covered include genetic diversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation.
Objective
Students are familiar with fundamental concepts in ecological genetics and with current scientific methods. They can propose strategies to study evolutionary processes in natural populations by combining their knowledge from different disciplines, including population and quantitative genetics, ecology and evolution.
Content
Concepts and methods for the study of genetic diversity, biodiversity, natural selection, adaptation, reproductive isolation, hybridization and speciation.
Lecture notes
Handouts will be provided electronically.
Prerequisites / Notice
Recommendation: We recommend that you also follow the course 701-1413-00L - Population and Quantitative Genetics either in advance or in parallel.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)