ECOS2024 Population Genetics (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
This course introduces students to the concepts and methods used in populaton genetics. From basic principles of allele frequencies, mechanisms of evolution, population structure and quantitative genetics, to the coalescent and what can we infer about the natural selection or demographic processes from existing genetic variation.
Learning outcomes
After this course the student can do allele frequency calculations, compute quantitative genetic summaries ja apply the theory of population genetics in the study of natural populations and examine the results critically.
Additional information
Every other year.
Recommended prerequisites
Completion methods
Method 1
Description:
The course is offered every other year (spring 2026, 2028)
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Participation in teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English