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701-1418-00L 4 Credits DR , MSC D-USYS , D-PHYS , D-MATH , D-BIOL , D-ITET
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Modelling Course in Population and Evolutionary Biology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Bonhoeffer, Dr. Viktor Müller
Number of participants limited to 20. Priority is given to MSc Biology and Environmental Sciences students.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:19

Abstract

This course provides a "hands-on" introduction into mathematical/computational modelling of biological processes with particular emphasis on evolutionary and population-biological questions. The models are developed using the Open Source software R.

Objective

The aim of this course is to provide a practical introduction into the modelling of fundamental biological questions. The participants will receive guidance to develop mathematical/computational models in small teams. The participants chose two modules with different levels of difficulty from a list of projects. The participant shall get a sense of the utility of modelling as a tool to investigate biological problems. The simpler modules are based mostly on examples from the earlier lecture "Ecology and evolution: populations" (script accessible at the course webpage). The advanced modules address topical research questions. Although being based on evolutionary and population biological methods and concepts, these modules also address topics from other areas of biology.

Content

see www.tb.ethz.ch/education/learningmaterials/modelingcourse.html

Resources

Lecture Notes

Detailed handouts describing both the modelling and the biological background are available to each module at the course website. In addition, the script of the earlier lecture "Ecology and evolution: populations" can also be downloaded, and contains further background information.

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es werden vier Noten vergeben die alle gleichgewichtet in die Schlussnote einfliessen:Note A: Effizienz und Erfolg der Umsetzung des 1. ModulsNote B: Technische Umsetzung des 2. ModulsNote C: Biologisches Verstaendnis des Themas des 2. Modul (bewertet anhand der Beantwortung der fortgeschrittenen Fragen zu diesem Modul)Note D: Qualitaet der Praesentation des Moduls 2 am Ende des Kurses

Registration & Places

Max Places
20
Priority: Registration for the course unit is until 05.02.2021 only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
practical/laboratory course Modelling Course in Population and Evolutionary Biology
This block course is going to take place between 7-18 June 2021.
  • 07.06. - 18.06 Date 08:15-17:00 (CHN F 42)
6 h weekly

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