ECOS1079 Genetic and genomics in natural populations (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

The course covers how bioinformatics methods and genetic and genomic data can be used to understand processes affecting wild populations. The course focuses on using DNA sequence variation to understand selection pressures and demographic changes in wild populations. Analyses exploring gene structure and function using genetic and genomic data are explored.

Completion methods

Course Participation (obligatory), course notebook, project report and presentation. Demonstrations and computer-based practical exercises for genetic data analysis; independent and group interpretation tasks.

Assessment details

Course Participation (obligatory), course notebook, project report and presentation.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student:
-is able to use genetic / genomic databases and bioinformatics tools to study genetic variation in wild populations.
-can trace signs of selection pressures and demographic changes in DNA sequences and
-understand factors that have affected the evolution of single genes and genomes at structural and functional levels.
-can also interpret his/her own findings critically and report them to others.

Additional information

Course is organised every second year

Completion methods

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish

Teaching