Evolutionary Genetics (P01015)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : BIO-P-EVOLGEN

This specialist course builds on lectures in evolutionary genetics in BIO-5-PQGEN and examines the use of quantitative and population genetics methods to study the evolution of natural populations. It consists of four consecutive sections:

(1)Relationships between genes and species
(2)Quantitative genetics of wild animal populations
(3)Inferring populations structure from genetic data
(4)Detecting the effects of selection on DNA sequences.

The course consists of lectures, discussions of key papers, computer-based data analysis sessions and guest seminars by senior academics and researchers in evolutionary genetics.

Entry Requirements

? Prohibited combinations : Cannot take BIO-5-HUMANGEN and BIO-5-PGENIMP

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 16 hour(s) per week for 4 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	10:50	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students will:
(i) Have knowledge and expertise in a wide range of topics in the area of evolutionary genetics
(ii) Have experience of key computer programs currently used for data analysis in genetics research.
(iii) Have an understanding of current issues in evolutionary genetics through weekly seminars from experts in the field.
(iv) Have experience in scientific paper interpretation and report writing
(v) This course is an excellent platform for future doctoral studies in evolutionary genetics.