Suchergebnis: Katalogdaten im Frühjahrssemester 2018

Nummer	Titel	Typ	ECTS	Umfang	Dozierende
Umweltnaturwissenschaften Master
Vertiefung in Ökologie und Evolution
B. Konzeptkurse und Anwendungen
Fortgeschrittene Konzeptkurse
701-1424-00L	Guarda-Workshop in Evolutionary Biology Der Kurs hat eine Teilnehmerbeschränkung. Um sich für den Kurs anzumelden, müssen Sie sich sowohl über mystudies als auch über die Webseite der Universität Basel http://evolution.unibas.ch/teaching/guarda/index.htm einschreiben.	W	3 KP	4P	S. Bonhoeffer
Kurzbeschreibung	Dieser Kurs ist fuer Studenten mit grossem Interesse an evolutionaerer Biologie. Das Ziel des Kurses ist es in kleinen Teams von 4-5 Studenten eigenstaendig wissenschaftliche Projekte zu entwickeln. Die Studenten werden angeleitet von Prof. D. Ebert (Basel) und Prof. S. Bonhoeffer (ETHZ). Zusaetzlich werden jedes Jahr zwei international angesehene Experten eingeladen.
Lernziel	Siehe Link http://evolution.unibas.ch/teaching/guarda/index.htm
Inhalt	Siehe link http://evolution.unibas.ch/teaching/guarda/index.htm
Skript	keines
Literatur	keine
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Da der Kurs nur eine begrenzte Teilnehmerzahl erlaubt, ist die Anmeldung fuer den Kurs notwendig. Bitte melden Sie sich ueber die Kurs-Website (siehe Link http://evolution.unibas.ch/teaching/guarda/index.htm) an.
701-1426-00L	Advanced Evolutionary Genetics	W	3 KP	4G	T. Städler, P. C. Brunner
Kurzbeschreibung	The field of evolutionary genetics rests on genetic and evolutionary principles, (often) mathematical models, and molecular data. The explosion in the availability of genome-wide data makes competencies in "making sense" of such data more and more relevant. This course will cover selected topics that are both fundamental and/or currently very active research fields.
Lernziel	This course deals with (some of) the conceptual foundations of evolutionary genetics in the age of genomics, going well beyond the introductory material that is part of the BSc curriculum. The principal aim is for students to gain a thorough appreciation for the underlying ideas and models of key evolutionary processes, and to witness how these are being tested and refined vis-à-vis the recent deluge of genome-wide sequence data. The course focuses on theoretical concepts and ways to infer the action of evolutionary processes from molecular data; as such it is also designed to facilitate understanding of the burgeoning scientific literature in molecular ecology and evolution. These aims require students to be actively engaged in reading original papers, discussing ideas and data among themselves, and presenting their interpretations in group talks.
Inhalt	There are 4 hours of lectures, student presentations, and/or group work per week. Students are expected to spend 4 additional hours per week on preparatory study for the following week. Every week, one subject will be presented and overseen by one of the two lecturers. Each weekly topic will be introduced by a lecture (max. 2 x 45 minutes), highlighting key concepts and historically important papers. The (slight) majority of the time will be spent with group presentations based on recent important papers, and discussions of the relevant concepts. Specific proposed topics (subject to change): (1) The coalescent in structured populations (e.g. spatial sampling and its genealogical consequences, demographic inference from sequence data, spurious bottlenecks). (2) Population subdivision: evolutionary processes and measures (e.g. spatial models, absolute and relative measures of divergence, Jost's (2008) fundamental insights and their reception). (3) Speciation genetics and modes of species divergence (e.g. intrinsic postzygotic barriers, Dobzhansky-Muller incompatibilities, snowball effect, genomic islands of divergence). (4) The interplay of linkage, recombination, and selection (e.g. selective sweeps, background selection, Hill-Robertson interference, adaptation). (5) Evolutionary consequences of mating systems (e.g. clonal vs. sexual reproduction, bottlenecks, colonizing potential, efficacy of natural selection). (6) Genomics of virulence evolution (e.g. pathogenicity islands, mobile genetic elements, chromosomal rearrangements).
Skript	No script; handouts and material for downloading will be provided.
Literatur	There is no textbook for this course. Relevant literature will be provided for each weekly session, selected mostly from the primary research literature.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Requirements: Students must have a good background in genetics, basic population genetics, as well as evolutionary biology. At a minimum, either the course "Population and Quantitative Genetics" or the course "Ecological Genetics" should have been attended, and ideally, both of these ("Evolutionary Genetics" in the D-BIOL curriculum). Teaching Forms: The course consists of lectures, readings, group work, student presentations, and discussions. Active participation and preparation of students is critical for a successful learning experience and outcome.
701-1450-00L	Conservation Genetics	W	3 KP	4G	R. Holderegger, M. Fischer, F. Gugerli
Kurzbeschreibung	The course deals with knowledge in conservation genetics and its practical applications. It introduces the genetic theories of conservation genetics, such as inbreeding depression in small populations or fragmentation. The course also shows how diverse genetic methods are used in conservation management. The course critically discusses the benefits and limits of conservation genetics.
Lernziel	Genetic and evolutionary argumentation is an important feature of conservation biology. The course equips students with knowledge on conservation genetics and its applications in conservation management. The course introduces the main theories of conservation genetics and shows how diverse genetic methods are used in conservation management. The course critically discusses the benefits and limits of conservation genetics. Practical examples from animals and plants are presented.
Inhalt	There are 4 hours of lectures, presentations and group works per week. Students also have to spend about 3 hours per week on preparatory work for the following week. Every week, one subject will be presented by one of three lecturers. Overview of themes: Barcoding, eDNA and genetic monitoring; effects of small population size: genetic drift and inbreeding; neutral and adaptive genetic diversity; hybridization; gene flow, fragmentation and connectivity. Specific topics: (1) Species and individual identification: barcoding; eDNA; population size estimation; habitat use and genetic monitoring. (2) Small population size; bottlenecks; genetic drift; inbreeding and inbreeding depression; effective population size. (3) Adaptive genetic diversity; neutral and adaptive genetic variation; importance of adaptive genetic diversity; methods to measure adaptive genetic variation. (4) Hybridization; gene introgression; gene flow across species boundaries. (5) Half day excursion: practical example of conservation genetics on fragmentation. (6) Discussion and evaluation of excursion; historical and contemporary gene flow and dispersal; fragmentation and connectivity. (7) Written examination.
Skript	No script; handouts and material for downloading will be provided.
Literatur	There is no textbook for this course, but the following books are (partly) recommended: Allendorf F.W., Luikart G.; Aitken S.N. 2013. Conservation and the Genetics of Populations, 2nd edition. Wiley, Oxford. Frankham R., Ballou J.D., Briscoe D.A. 2010. Introduction to Conservation Genetics, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Voraussetzungen / Besonderes	Requirements: Students must have a good background in genetics as well as in ecology and evolution. The courses "Population and Quantitative Genetics" or "Evolutionary Genetics" should have been attended. Examination: A final written examination on the content of the course and an excursion are integral parts of the course. Teaching forms: The course needs the active participation of students. It consists of lectures, group works, presentations, discussions, readings and a half-day excursion.
701-1462-00L	Evolution of Social Behavior and Biological Communication Findet dieses Semester nicht statt. Maximale Teilnehmerzahl: 24	W	3 KP	2V	M. Mescher
Kurzbeschreibung	This course addresses presents core concepts in the study of behavior and biological communication from a Darwinian perspective, with a focus on the evolution of sociality and the emergence of higher-level biological organization. It will entail lectures and discussion of selected readings from relevant primary and secondary literature.
Lernziel	Students will become familiar with the application of Darwinian evolutionary theory to the study of behavior, communication, and social organization. They will also gain insight into the relevance of these topics for broader intellectual questions in biology, as well as for the organization of human societies.
Inhalt	This course will begin with an exploration of key concepts, including the central role of information in biology and Darwinian explanations for the emergence of adaptation and functional complexity in biological systems. We will then discuss the application of these concepts to the study of behavior and communication, with a focus on the evolution of social interactions. Significant attention will also be given to the evolution of cooperation among individual organisms and the emergence and maintenance of complex social organization. Finally, we will discuss the implications of the material covered for understanding human behavior and for the organization of human societies, including implications for implementing collective action to address global environmental challenges. These topics will be covered by lectures and discussion of relevant readings selected by the instructor. Evaluations will be based on in-class or take-home examinations, as well as participation in classroom discussions.

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