The module 'Ecology and Evolution' consist of two lectures that provide an introduction to the fields of population biology, population and quantitative genetics.

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.

Lab course:The lab course in evolutionary biology introduces students to key techniques and concepts in modern population genetics and phylogenetics. Students use molecular techniques to carry out lab projects in small teams and present their results and conclusions in a final talk.

The lab course in evolutionary biology introduces students to key techniques and concepts in modern population genetics and phylogenetics. Students use molecular techniques to carry out lab projects in small teams and present their results and conclusions in a final talk.