701-1413-00L Population and Quantitative Genetics
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Lecturers | T. Städler, P. C. Brunner |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-1413-00 V | Population and Quantitative Genetics Für den Teil "Populationsgenetik" (erste 6 Vorlesungswochen) gibt es zusätzlich zu den Vorlesungen noch ein Angebot für 5 Sitzungen (je 90 Minuten), um Computer-Simulationen durchzuführen. | 2 hrs |
| T. Städler, P. C. Brunner |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This course is an introduction to the rapidly developing fields of population and quantitative genetics, emphasizing the major concepts and ideas over mathematical formalism. An overview is given of how mutation, genetic drift, gene flow, mating systems, and selection affect the genetic structure of populations. Evolutionary processes affecting quantitative and Mendelian characters are discussed. |
| Objective | Students are able to - describe types and sources of genetic variation. - describe fundamental concepts and methods of quantitative genetics. - use basic mathematical formalism to describe major population genetic concepts. - discuss the main topics and developments in population and quantitative genetics. - model population genetic processes using specific computer programs. |
| Content | Population Genetics: Types and sources of genetic variation; randomly mating populations and the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; effects of inbreeding; natural selection; random genetic drift and effective population size; gene flow and hierarchical population structure; molecular population genetics: neutral theory of molecular evolution and basics of coalescent theory. Quantitative Genetics: Continuous variation; measurement of quant. characters; genes, environments and their interactions; measuring their influence; response to selection; inbreeding and crossbreeding, effects on fitness; Fisher's fundamental theorem. |
| Lecture notes | Handouts |
| Literature | Hamilton, M.B. 2009. Population Genetics. Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, U.K. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | There will be 5 optional extra sessions for the population genetics part (following lectures 2-6) for computer simulations, designed to help understand the course material. |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 3 credits |
| Examiners | T. Städler |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 90 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Prüfungsfragen sowohl in Deutsch als auch in Englisch |
| Written aids | Taschenrechner (pocket calculator); will be provided by the department (no private calculators) |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
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Groups
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Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Environmental Biology | W |  |
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Environmental Biology | W | |